Music Teacher - Full-time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-4023-422T
• Posted:15/05/2026
• Pay:£33,280 - £52,000
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:22 May 2026

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Join Our State-of-the-Art Academy and Inspire our Students’ Love of Music

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Music Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking educator who embraces innovation, brings a positive mindset, and builds strong relationships with students and colleagues alike.

You will be a confident and effective classroom practitioner, able to design and deliver an engaging, high-quality Music curriculum that sparks curiosity and promotes deep understanding. Keeping pace with the latest curriculum developments, you will inspire students through dynamic lessons that challenge and motivate them. Our Curriculum can be viewed here.

As a valued member of our team, you will uphold high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Above all, you will be committed to nurturing student engagement, driving progress, and instilling a lifelong love of learning

Applications are invited from teachers and ECT’s who have experience of teaching Music.

What our Trust will offer you:  

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Carrie Whiting (Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Goodwin Academy our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.

Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:

B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” Ofsted 2025

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD
• Telephone: 03333 602 210
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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