Music Teacher

Trinity School

The Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ

Headteacher: Jo Long

Part Time Music Teacher (0.6)

MPS/UPS + 1/2 SEN Points

(dependent on experience and qualification)

We would consider applications from music teachers without QTS paid on the unqualified scale

Required: September 2026

Closing Date: 13 May 2026 at 4pm

Interview Date: 21/22 May 2026

Trinity School is a large, all-through maintained special school in Barking and Dagenham, serving over 300 learners with severe, profound and complex learning needs. Many of our learners have autism, and all require a highly personalised, developmentally informed approach to education.

Our vision is to provide a joyful, inclusive learning environment where every learner is supported to engage, communicate and thrive. Learning at Trinity is not linear; it is carefully sequenced, revisited and embedded over time. We place a strong emphasis on engagement, communication, independence and meaningful progression.

As part of our ongoing work to strengthen the quality and consistency of teaching and learning, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Music Teacher to join our team.

The Role

Music plays a vital role within our curriculum: supporting communication, regulation, engagement and expression across all pathways. This is not a traditional subject delivery role; it requires a teacher who understands how to use music as a vehicle for learning and development.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive music provision across a range of developmental stages

• Adapt music teaching to meet the needs of learners with complex needs, including those who are pre-verbal or have sensory processing differences

• Use music to support communication, interaction and emotional regulation

• Contribute to the ongoing development of a sequenced, pathway-aligned music curriculum

• Work closely with class teams, therapists and leaders to ensure consistency and impact

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Has experience teaching music within an educational setting

• Can play one or more musical instruments to a strong standard

• Understands that in a specialist setting, progress may be small, but must be meaningful and intentional

• Has high expectations and an unapologetically aspirational mindset for all learners

• Can translate curriculum intent into clear learning intentions (not just activities)

• Is reflective, adaptable and committed to refining their practice

You do not need to be a special school expert already but you must bring a strong foundation in teaching and a willingness to learn and adapt to meet the needs of our learners

Teachers at Trinity:

• Lead classes supported by skilled support staff

• Work within a structured curriculum framework with clear pathways

• Are part of a robust professional development programme, including weekly cycles of planning, review and feedback

• Contribute to a culture of consistency, alignment and continual improvement

We Offer

• A strong culture of professional learning and development

• Clear curriculum frameworks and leadership support

• A collaborative staff team committed to improving outcomes for learners

• Well-resourced learning environments

• Dedicated time for joint planning and curriculum development

• The opportunity to be part of a school that is actively shaping and refining specialist practice

Visit Us

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school. This is an opportunity to see our approach in action and understand the expectations and support in place.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and want to make a meaningful difference in a specialist setting, we would welcome your application.

For further details and to request a visit please contact: [email protected]

All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on:

CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted

Safer Recruitment Practice

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview.

An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.