Music Teacher
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fe88396a-45ee-4dc2-83ad-da4211239a1d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Castle School, Cambridge A community special school for pupils aged 2–19 with complex learning needs Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent | Start: April 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Music is a much-loved part of our curriculum, enriching communication, regulation, wellbeing and joy. We are seeking a passionate Music Teacher to lead inspiring learning across all pathways and to develop our Castle Choir, sharing performance opportunities across the school and wider community.
The Role
We are looking for a teacher who:
ü Believes every child and young person can experience and create music
ü Can plan and deliver engaging music sessions for pupils with a wide range of needs
ü Uses creative tools such as sensory instruments, voice, music technology, Makaton/Singalong, AAC and rhythm-based communication
ü Will lead and develop our Castle Choir, supporting inclusive performances and celebrations
This role suits a primary, secondary music specialist teacher, including those looking to move into the SEND sector.
We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced teachers.
We Offer
ü You will join a warm, skilled and supportive team with:
ü Small class sizes with highly trained support staff
ü A strong, relational approach to behaviour (zero exclusions)
ü Specialist CPD: Autism, SLD/PMLD, total communication, trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
ü A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development
We Are Looking For
Someone who is:
✔ A confident and skilled musician (instrumental and/or vocal) ✔ Creative, adaptable and excited to develop inclusive music experiences ✔ Values-driven and committed to safeguarding, dignity and equality ✔ Ready to be part of our collaborative, joyful school community
How to Apply
Visits are warmly encouraged – come and experience the atmosphere for yourself.
Apply via: Castle Website To arrange a visit or request more information: 01223 442400
Closing date: 08th December 2025 Interviews: 15th December 2025
Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Castle School is a welcoming and creative community special school in Cambridge, educating pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16. Our ethos, Together We Learn, ensures every learner is valued, safe and able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Castle School, Cambridge A community special school for pupils aged 2–19 with complex learning needs Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent | Start: April 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Music is a much-loved part of our curriculum, enriching communication, regulation, wellbeing and joy. We are seeking a passionate Music Teacher to lead inspiring learning across all pathways and to develop our Castle Choir, sharing performance opportunities across the school and wider community.
The Role
We are looking for a teacher who:
ü Believes every child and young person can experience and create music
ü Can plan and deliver engaging music sessions for pupils with a wide range of needs
ü Uses creative tools such as sensory instruments, voice, music technology, Makaton/Singalong, AAC and rhythm-based communication
ü Will lead and develop our Castle Choir, supporting inclusive performances and celebrations
This role suits a primary, secondary music specialist teacher, including those looking to move into the SEND sector.
We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced teachers.
We Offer
ü You will join a warm, skilled and supportive team with:
ü Small class sizes with highly trained support staff
ü A strong, relational approach to behaviour (zero exclusions)
ü Specialist CPD: Autism, SLD/PMLD, total communication, trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
ü A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development
We Are Looking For
Someone who is:
✔ A confident and skilled musician (instrumental and/or vocal) ✔ Creative, adaptable and excited to develop inclusive music experiences ✔ Values-driven and committed to safeguarding, dignity and equality ✔ Ready to be part of our collaborative, joyful school community
How to Apply
Visits are warmly encouraged – come and experience the atmosphere for yourself.
Apply via: Castle Website To arrange a visit or request more information: 01223 442400
Closing date: 08th December 2025 Interviews: 15th December 2025
Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Castle School is a welcoming and creative community special school in Cambridge, educating pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16. Our ethos, Together We Learn, ensures every learner is valued, safe and able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.