Job Description

Huish Episcopi Academy

Somerset
35,000 - 51,000 per year


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

4 July 2025

Job overview

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Teacher of Music

Huish Episcopi Academy, Somerset

Salary: United Learning Pay Structure (approximately 5% above national average)

Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered | Permanent

Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)

We are seeking an inspirational and committed

Teacher of Music

to join our vibrant and successful team at Huish Episcopi Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school within the United Learning Trust, where collaboration, high standards, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about Music and dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and learning Have high expectations for student achievement and behaviour Contribute to our broad enrichment offer Embrace opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across our Trust

In return, we offer:

An exceptional salary (5% above national average) Outstanding CPD and clear progression routes, including Lead Practitioner and leadership pathways A well-resourced, centrally planned curriculum with Trust-wide support A feedback-focused marking policy and disruption-free learning environment Up to 9 INSET days annually focused on wellbeing and development A beautiful rural Somerset location and strong community ethos

Whether you're an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you believe in the power of education and the potential of every child, we'd love to hear from you.

Visits are warmly encouraged.

Early applications are advised as we may interview before the closing date.

About

Huish Episcopi Academy

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Huish Episcopi Academy

Wincanton Road, Langport
Somerset
TA10 9SS
United Kingdom

+44 1458 250501

Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.



Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.



Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.

United Learning

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.



Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector

Cash towards medical treatment

Generous staff discount scheme

Three extra INSET days for planning

At least one personal day a year

Great training for your career

Exceptional curriculum resources

Expert subject advice

Support for your wellbeing


United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.


United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Principal

Mrs. Katie Boyes

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