Learning Practitioner: Music

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 07 October 2026

Reference: 0761-26

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas
- Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

Are you passionate about Music? Develop your performance, creative and professional skills in a supportive environment, with opportunities to gain real-world experience and prepare for a career in the creative industries.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative music professional to join our team. You will inspire and support students to develop their music skills, delivering engaging learning experiences that prepare them for progression to further study, employment, and wider creative industries.

You will contribute to an exciting, industry-focused curriculum, encourage students to develop their confidence and creativity, and support them to achieve their full potential.

• Plan and Deliver High-Quality Learning: Design and deliver engaging, career-focused learning using diverse, student-centred methods and digital technologies to enhance student experience and future-readiness.
• Assessment and Feedback: Prepare and deliver effective assessments, maintaining accurate records and providing constructive feedback to support student progress and meet awarding body standards.
• Enhance Student
  
  Experience:
  
  Set and monitor high expectations for attendance, behaviour, and progress, supporting students on and off campus throughout their journey, including induction and engagement activities.
• Collaborate and Share Practice: Contribute to curriculum development, share subject expertise across teams, and support digital learning resource creation.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Build and maintain productive links with employers,…