Teacher of Music - The Thomas Hardye School

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Music to join our thriving and dynamic Music Department. You will teach across KS3–KS5, contributing to the delivery of our exciting curriculum; Year 9 KS3 (music and drama), GCSE Music and A Level Music Technology, and playing a key role in our extensive co-curricular programme.

We are looking for a teacher who will inspire a love of music in all students—whether through classroom teaching, ensemble leadership, or creative performance opportunities.

About the School & Music Department

The Thomas Hardye School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, creativity, and opportunity. Music is at the heart of our community, with a department that is recognised for the breadth and quality of its provision.

• Facilities: Two fully equipped music ICT suites, a recording studio, four practice rooms, a large rehearsal room, and the newly refurbished Hardye Theatre.
• Curriculum: Broad and engaging courses at GCSE and A Level in both Music and Music Technology.
• Ensembles: 13 weekly ensembles including orchestra, concert band, jazz band, choirs, rock groups, and chamber ensembles. An annual musical theatre production, in collaboration with the drama and dance departments. Over 200 1:1 instrumental/voice lessons take place per week.
• Performance: Students regularly perform at external venues such as Sherborne Abbey and Poole Lighthouse.
• Partnerships: Strong collaborations with Dorchester Arts, Octagon Music Hub, Wessex Schools Music, Dorset Chamber Orchestra, Gabrieli Roar, and other professional musicians and organisations.
• Success: A significant proportion of our A Level students progress to top UK conservatoires and universities.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Has the ability to teach KS3–KS5 in music and music technology, the ability to teach KS3 drama would be an advantage.
• Is passionate about performance and keen to lead/assist with ensembles, choirs, or productions.
• Can contribute to our vibrant programme of concerts, trips, and community collaborations.
• Is creative, innovative, and committed to nurturing a life-long love of music.

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form (available on the school website) to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA ([email protected]) by the deadline, Thursday 25^th September.  You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd October.  You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a thriving and well-respected music and performing arts department.
• A highly supportive team of specialist music teachers (including 20 Visiting Music Teachers), administrators and senior leaders.
• Working as part of a larger network of schools within the Wessex MAT, supported by our in-house music service, Wessex Schools Music.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young musicians, from beginners to future professionals.