Teacher of Music
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL3 5NU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3a7b8ed5-23d8-4a8e-ba09-7f03d13dceac |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
For January 2026, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage and motivate young people. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive Music department within a school that fosters, nurtures, and develops a love of music, has a strong tradition of musical excellence, and offers a rich extra-curricular programme.
Applicants will:
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and inspire students to develop a love of learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
• Uphold the school’s mission to “Aim High, Expect the Best for Everyone, and Value our Community” and actively embody our core values of Ambition, Excellence, and Community in all aspects of their work.
• Be optimistic, resilient, and committed to establishing the highest expectations for all learners.
• Have a proven track record of securing strong progress and achievement across both key stages.
• Champion an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, safe, and supported.
• Recognise the importance of ongoing professional learning, with experience of supporting the development of colleagues as well as a commitment to their own professional growth and leadership potential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher – cevans@saddleworthschool.org
What the school offers its staff
Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
We offer:
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.
Commitment to safeguarding
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
For January 2026, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage and motivate young people. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive Music department within a school that fosters, nurtures, and develops a love of music, has a strong tradition of musical excellence, and offers a rich extra-curricular programme.
Applicants will:
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and inspire students to develop a love of learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
• Uphold the school’s mission to “Aim High, Expect the Best for Everyone, and Value our Community” and actively embody our core values of Ambition, Excellence, and Community in all aspects of their work.
• Be optimistic, resilient, and committed to establishing the highest expectations for all learners.
• Have a proven track record of securing strong progress and achievement across both key stages.
• Champion an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, safe, and supported.
• Recognise the importance of ongoing professional learning, with experience of supporting the development of colleagues as well as a commitment to their own professional growth and leadership potential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher – cevans@saddleworthschool.org
What the school offers its staff
Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
We offer:
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.
Commitment to safeguarding
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.