Teacher of Music

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range: UQ/MPS/UPS

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 02/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 9th March 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging teacher to be part of the thriving Music department at Helena Romanes School. The Music department consists of passionate subject specialists who have a wealth of expertise in different aspects of teaching and learning. This post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced colleague who has a desire to help shape the future of music across our school.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality lessons and to promote the best outcomes for students, including developing literacy and oracy throughout all lessons.

Our students follow the syllabus set out by OCR at GCSE which interweaves aspects of World Music and Popular music with great success and as a result, the music department currently has almost 90 students choosing GCSE music as a subject option. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of this at the interview.

It is an exciting time to join Helena Romanes School as we have a new building commissioned by the DofE and the prospect of moving into state-of-the-art new premises is on the horizon.

For further details and an application pack, please review the additional documents or visit our website.

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit  for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eballcation

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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