This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented Music teacher to join a thriving, ambitious and oversubscribed 11–16 academy, with the opportunity to develop into subject leadership with support and coaching over time. 

At Landau Forte Academy Amington, we are committed to providing high quality education for our community. Judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted (May 2022), we are on a clear trajectory towards becoming exceptional across all areas, driven by our values: Ambitious, Brave, Kind. 

We recognise the national recruitment challenges within Music education and therefore welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ambitious early-career or developing teachers who aspire to lead a subject in the future. The successful candidate will receive support, coaching and development opportunities to help grow their leadership capacity over time. 

Key Information  

Contract: Full-time, permanent  

Salary: MPS/UPS (TLR is available for the right candidate)  

Start Date: September 2026  

Closing Date: Wednesday 20^th May 2026

Why this role is special  

Music is central to our vision for a rich, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to: 

• Teach a high-quality, knowledge-rich Music curriculum at KS3 and KS4 

• Help shape and grow a vibrant musical culture across the academy 

• Work alongside and support our team of peripatetic music tutors 

• Contribute to an ambitious extracurricular programme, including: 

• Academy Choir 

• Rock Band 

• Orchestra / Ensemble provision 

• Play a key role in our annual academy production/show 

• Develop performance opportunities that showcase student talent within the academy and wider community 

• Receive structured support and development towards subject leadership for the right candidate 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about Music and eager to grow professionally within a supportive and ambitious environment. 

About the Role  

As Teacher of Music, you will: 

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Music 

• Support the continued development of an ambitious and engaging curriculum 

• Inspire students of all abilities to engage and achieve in music 

• Contribute to extracurricular music opportunities and academy productions 

• Support the coordination of performances, concerts and enrichment activities 

• Work collaboratively within the Creative Arts Faculty 

• Have opportunities to develop leadership skills and responsibilities over time 

Who we are looking for  

We are looking for a colleague who: 

• Is an excellent or aspiring Music teacher with strong subject knowledge 

• Is passionate about performance, creativity and student opportunity 

• Can inspire students of all abilities to engage and achieve in Music 

• Has experience or interest in contributing to: 

• Choirs / ensembles 

• School productions 

• Instrumental programmes 

• Has the ambition to develop into subject leadership in the future 

• Is reflective, innovative and committed to continual improvement 

• Understands the importance of Music within personal development and cultural capital 

• Is energetic, ambitious and aligned to our values 

What we offer  

• A supportive, ambitious and values-driven culture  

• Genuinely enthusiastic, respectful students  

• A highly collaborative staff team with shared planning and strong CPD  

• Protected time for professional development  

• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust  

A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, including:  

• Wellbeing committee  

• Commitment to the DfE Wellbeing Charter  

Benefits including:  

• Teacher Pension Scheme  

• Healthcare Cash Plan (Westfield Health)  

• Meal allowance  

Join us  

If you are excited by the opportunity to build a vibrant, high-impact music provision and inspire young people through music, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk to arrange.  

About the Trust  

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of primary, secondary and sixth form academies across the Midlands. Our foundations lie in innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care, and we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every child.  

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You can email your completed application, along with a covering letter to recruitment@lfct.org.uk or you can post it to:

HR Officer

Landau Forte Charitable Trust

Ashby Road

Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8AH

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.