Key Role Information

Salary
Pay scale: SLT1-9 (TMS equivalent)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
17/04/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Pay grade
SLT Teachers pay scale | 1 - 9
Department
Music
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
29.25
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

MUSIC TEACHER (0.9fte)

Required from 1st September 2026 fixed term until 4th December 2026,  

 Pay scale: SLT1-9 (TMS equivalent)


Warden Park Secondary Academy is an exceptional place with our aspirations and ambition underpinned by our core virtues of Curiosity, Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility. These virtues permeate all that we do and support our wide ranging approach to the development of ‘character’. 


We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and characterful teacher of Music who is supportive of our core virtues and keen to work with driven and well-motivated students. We are well resourced and have a strong focus on professional development and the successful candidate will join a strong and vibrant department.

 

The successful candidate will;

be an enthusiastic practitioner of Music;

  • have outstanding interpersonal skills; 
  • be relentless in their commitment to the success of all those that they teach; 
  • be a team player who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues

 

If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skillset and you would like to be considered for this post, please download an application pack below. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions please contact us at jobs@wardenpark.co.uk


Closing Date:    17/04/2026

Interview Date:  TBC


Please note:  We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.




Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Has the ability to think strategically with imagination, vision, creativity and originality to improve outcomes for studentsessential
An understanding on how data can be used to support student progress and meet ambitious curriculum area and Academy outcomesessential
A positive attitude, flexible approach and excellent communication skillsessential
Is an excellent administrator with an eye for detailessential

Experience

Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating an area of a school’s workessential
Experience in developing colleagues e.g. through mentoring, coaching or providing CPDessential

Experience/Knowledge

Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in the curriculum area including assessment strategies, recent research findings and statutory guidance.essential

Personal Attributes

A passion for teaching their subject coupled with a strong vision of how to engage students in their learning and a record of success based on high levels of student achievementessential
Has well developed emotional intelligence and can get people on board easily essential
A willingness to embrace the opportunities offered by academy status and to support our partner schools is essentialessential
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a satisfactory DBS disclosure essential
A strong set of character virtues that can be role modelled to students. essential

Relevant Skills

Can lead, motivate, enthuse and inspire colleagues and students, and win the confidence of colleagues, parents and other stakeholdersessential

About Us


Warden Park Secondary Academy

School Office

jobs@wardenpark.co.uk

Broad Street
Cuckfield
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 5DP
School Office
jobs@wardenpark.co.uk

Safeguarding Information

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy