Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 51048.00 Depending on experience
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/04/2026 12:00
Interview
w/c 4/5/26
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Teachers Scale | M1 - M6
Department
TEA
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

 We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational

Teacher of Music

From September 2026

Full time,  Hours of work are as detailed in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document


                            We are seeking a teacher of Music to join our successful department. The position would suit an experienced practitioner but we would also welcome applications from ECTs / RQTs.

You will receive high quality, comprehensive CPD and support from your colleagues who will coach and guide you through any continued professional development. Parklands has a bespoke ECT/RQT programme in place and staff also benefit from easy access to transport links, access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, free onsite parking and out of hours access to our gym facilities.

Parklands High School is a popular, over-subscribed and high-achieving school. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well-resourced and forward looking environment. If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Ian Penketh, Curriculum Leader, by telephone or email (IPenketh@parklandsacademy.co.uk)


Interested candidates should apply online via the link on the schools website under vacancies section.

https://parklandsacademy.co.uk/



Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 27th April with interviews to be held week commencing 4th of May. 


Please note, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working at the School to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from  hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk



Benefits

Teachers Pension scheme
Teachers Pension scheme

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in related subject specialismessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge
Collaboration

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

Be a posirtive role model

Experience

Experience of relevant KS teaching

Experience/Knowledge

Follow policies and procedures

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Personal Attributes

Committed
Dedicated
Attitude and Image
Timekeeping
Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Committed

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils

Parklands High School

Gregg Metcalf

gmetcalf@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL
tbc

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.


Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.