Teacher of Music – ECTs encouraged to apply
Required January 2026
MPS/UPR (TLR maybe available for the right candidate)
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Music specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Music teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Performing Arts department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for all aspects of music among our students.
We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career. It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Music at KS3 and KS4.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 10 October, 2025 (late applications may not be considered), interview date to be confirmed. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Applicant Information Pack for Teacher of Music
Exam Invigilators
The School are looking to recruit Exam Invigilators as soon as possible to work, when required, on a part-time basis and be responsible for overseeing students undertaking the examination process.
Training will be provided.
£13.17 per hour (which includes a sum for statutory leave)
Please visit www.southchurchschool.com to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.
Southchurch High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references.
Applicants Information
Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.
Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.
We would like from you:
• To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
• To have high expectations of yourself and students.
• To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.
We can offer:
• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.
Please note the School can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.
No agencies please.
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work check, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.