Visiting Music Teacher - Brass (King's Lynn)

Inspiration Trust are seeking to appoint a Visiting Music Teacher with a Brass specialism to support the music department at King Edward VII Academy, at the outset. If you are an excellent teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you.

The successful applicant will plan and deliver high-quality instrumental/vocal teaching and will facilitate co-curricular musical opportunities. While most teaching will take place during school hours, some work will be required out of school hours, most notably for rehearsals, performances and exams.

The trust seeks applications from experienced, specialist teachers of brass instruments. The ability to play and teach a second instrument to a high standard would be beneficial, but is not a prerequisite.

Informal discussions with the Director of Music, to inform your decision to apply, are encouraged. Please email: johnstephens@inspirationtrust.org

What You'll Be Doing

- To plan and teach well-structured lessons that support pupils in making progress
- To prepare pupils for performances and examination opportunities as appropriate
- To assess, record and report on the progress, development and attainment of pupils and to keep and provide records as required
- To facilitate extra-curricular musical opportunities across multiple academies within the Trust
- To communicate effectively with the Director of Music, leaders in schools and the music teacher coordinator, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Grade 8 or above in a primary study instrument (or demonstrable skill level equivalent to at least this standard)
- Grade 5 music theory or above (or a demonstrable skill level equivalent to this standard)
- Valid driving license
- Experience of teaching a range of ages, from primary to secondary pupils
- Experience of leading and assisting with ensemble activities (choirs, ensembles, performance opportunities)

Desirable:

- Degree in music
- Performance diploma
- Teaching diploma
- Certificate for Music Educators (CME)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Grade 5 on a second instrument

King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today.

In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy's ambition and high standards: "The school expects high standards of pupils' work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well."

The report also praised the school's curriculum and teaching: "The school's curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the Trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school."

King Edward VII Academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful. Its culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines, enabling teachers to focus on their subjects with expertise and passion.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale (UNQ) / Qualified Teachers Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

This role is on casual contract with variable hours. You may work up to 3 hours per week and work pattern can be discussed at interview.

This role is deployable trust-wide, but it is intended to be based at King Edward VII Academy, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB, at the outset. Please note that the trust Central Services, including the trust's 'Music HQ' is based at Hewett Academy in Norwich.

Start Date: September 2026