Teacher of Key Stage 3 Music and Performing Arts Technician

Contract term:        Permanent

Contract type:         Full-Time

Scale:                         0.6 Teaching - MPS/UPS (suitable for ECTs) + 0.4 Technician - Grade 4, Point 7 -11 (Term-Time Only)

Trinity CE High School is a thriving and popular school located close to the Universities in central Manchester and is an ideal place to start or enhance your career.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

•      The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;

•      Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;

•      Excellent professional development and guidance – we welcome applications from ECTs; 

•      Opportunities to work closely with the senior leadership team on strategic whole school developments, including teaching and learning and pupil premium initiatives; 

•      Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Scheme and Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;

•      Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;

•      Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;

•      We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

•      Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;

•      Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; good ICT skills are also desirable;

•      Experience of classroom teaching is desirable and knowledge of the teachers’ professional standards is essential;

•      A good knowledge of music technology, practical music-making and a willingness to learn new skills is essential;

•      Knowledge and experience of maintaining a wide range of equipment & resolving technical issues;

•      Recording skills and experience of controlling a sound desk, particularly to support the recording of BTEC and GCSE music/drama exams;

•      Efficient and effective administration skills and experience to organise peripatetic music lesson timetables, ensembles and trips and events;

•      Evidence of a well-organised, adaptable and positive approach to work with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting, with experience of using SIMS and/or Classcharts;

•      Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record which in turn supports student attainment;

•      A values-driven practitioner who is supportive of the Christian ethos of our school.

CVs will not be considered - please complete the MyNewTerm online form. For more information about our school please visit our school website: www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 11^th May 2026. Interviews will be held in the following week (w/c 18^th May 2026).

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Teaching posts are offered subject to the acceptance by the candidate of the Governors’ Agreement for Employment, Clause 8 of which reads: “The teacher agrees to support the Church of England character of the foundation of the school.”