Music Teacher/Instructor

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Job Title: Music Teacher/Instructor
Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, TF11 8SD
Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum (depending on qualifications, not pro rata)
Hours: 23 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher/Instructor to inspire students through music, media and creative expression. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a modern music provision, including a recording studio and dedicated music classroom, while supporting students to achieve meaningful academic, personal and emotional progress.

You will deliver engaging Music and Media lessons, create personalised learning experiences, and use music to build confidence, self-expression and independence. Working closely with families, therapists and colleagues, you will adapt learning to meet individual needs, provide pastoral support as a form tutor, and monitor progress to help every student succeed.

This role would suit a qualified teacher or an experienced music professional with a background in music instruction, production, recording technology or creative media. You'll be passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and supportive environment.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging Music and Creative Media lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Inspire students through practical, creative and hands-on learning experiences.
• Help develop and grow an innovative music and recording studio provision.
• Support students' personal development, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Act as a tutor, building positive relationships and helping students succeed both academically and personally.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and wider professionals to support student outcomes.
• Track progress, celebrate achievements and help students realise their potential.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent) or relevant music teaching/instruction certification.
• Experience teaching Music, Creative Media or related subjects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs.
• A commitment to helping students achieve positive outcomes.
• Confidence using music technology, recording equipment and industry-standard software is desirable.

Most importantly, you'll bring energy, creativity and a genuine belief in the power of music and education to transform lives.

About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Lamledge School is an independent specialist school in Shropshire, supporting students aged 5-19 with SEMH and additional learning needs. We provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every student feels understood, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with social, emotional, and life skills development, guided by trauma-informed and PACE principles. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans, fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Lamledge offers a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and work.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.