Teacher of Music at Washington Academy

Teacher of Music

📍 Location: Washington Academy
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time

📅 Start Date: September 2026

Inspire Creativity. Shape Futures. Join Washington Academy.

Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Music to join our successful team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is passionate about music education and committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we would love to hear from you.

At Washington Academy, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations and strong sense of community. We believe every student deserves an engaging, high-quality education that inspires ambition, develops confidence and prepares them for future success.

What you'll do

As Teacher of Music, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Plan, assess and deliver high-quality teaching that enables excellent progress for all learners.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy through enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Support students' academic achievement alongside their personal and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continue raising standards across the academy.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Music.
• Can motivate and inspire young people of all abilities.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, achievement and attendance.
• Is committed to inclusive education and ensuring every student succeeds.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Why join Washington Academy?

As part of Consilium Academies, you'll benefit from:

• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
• Excellent professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
• High-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• Modern, well-equipped teaching facilities.
• A collaborative network of schools committed to excellence, equality and integrity.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a growing Multi-Academy Trust driven by its values of Excellence, Equality and Integrity. We believe every child deserves an outstanding education and every member of staff deserves the opportunity to develop and flourish throughout their career.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact David.Gilboy-Dodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 18^th July 2026, 12.00 pm.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. 

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.