Teacher of Music

Alsager School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified,

enthusiastic and committed graduate teacher to contribute to the curricular and extra-curricular

life of the school. The faculty has recently under gone a restructure and the person appointed

will be expected to take responsibility for running one or more extra-curricular

activity. The successful applicant will have: 1. A degree in Music or equivalent qualifications with a

passion for performance. 2. A PGCE qualification and QTS. 3. The vision and energy to teach Music to pupils in the

11-18 age range (KS3, GCSE and A Level).

Music at Alsager School

Music forms part of the P.E. and Performing Arts Faculty,

alongside Drama and P.E. The successful candidate will be one of two full-time

members of staff. In addition, a team of instrumental tutors visit the school

on a weekly basis to teach vocals, piano, keyboard, violin, flute, clarinet,

saxophone, brass, guitar and drums.

The successful candidate will join a curriculum area which

expects the very highest standards of both staff and students. The school is

committed to developing outstanding teaching and learning, with all teachers

expected to continue to develop their knowledge and understanding. Staff at

Alsager School work collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum, with

an aspiration of raising academic standards.

The department is housed in a £1.2 million Music and Drama

block. Music accommodation comprises of two classrooms, one of which contains a

Music Technology suite. In addition, there are six practice rooms, a recording

studio and control room. These state-of-the-art facilities are located next to

a fully equipped Drama Studio and adjacent to Alsager School’s main performance

area, the Hollinshead Hall.

It is hoped that the investment in superb accommodation and

extensive resources will facilitate Music’s future development. The school has

a strong commitment to Music within the curriculum. Music is taught for one

hour per week to mixed ability groups within KS3 (Years 7 & 8). Music is

offered as an optional subject at KS4 where students take GCSE Music in Years

10 and 11. Music is also offered at A Level.

Music has an excellent record of external examination

success. In 2025 87% of students achieved Grades 9-5 at GCSE with 30% achieving

Grades 9-7. At KS5, 100% achieved Grade A-C at A level.

In addition, the Music Department offers a varied programme

of extra-curricular activities. Pupils can join the main school choir and harmony

group, orchestra and Jazz Band as well as several smaller groups. Our Upper

School Vocal Group has won Cheshire East Vocal Group of the Year and our Jazz

Band has been named the Cheshire East Instrumental Group of the Year. Concerts

are staged at Christmas and in the Summer Term. Each year a whole school

production is staged in collaboration with the Performing Arts Faculty; p