Music Teacher

Location:

Madrid, ES

Date: 22 May 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, La Moraleja, one of Inspired’s flagship schools, is seeking to appoint an inspiring, collaborative, and forward-thinking Teacher of Music on a permanent basis for a late August 2025 start. The successful candidate will teach Music to pupils aged 9 to 16 (Years 6 to 11), including IGCSE exam classes.

Located in Madrid’s most exclusive neighbourhood, King’s La Moraleja is a private British school that combines academic rigour with a strong sense of community to deliver a transformative education. The school has been consistently rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the BSO International School Inspectorate (most recently in 2022/23) and was the first in Spain to receive ‘High-Performance Learning World Class School’ accreditation

As Teacher of Music, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality classroom teaching while also contributing to the cultural life of the school through music showcases and enrichment opportunities. You will work alongside the Head of Performing Arts to ensure consistently excellent standards and foster a lifelong love of music in all students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum and IGCSE (Edexcel Pearson).
Lead on the development of music curriculum resources and department planning.
Organise and direct music performances, either independently or collaboratively with the Drama department.
Support high standards of teaching and learning through effective quality assurance processes.
Provide pastoral care and support the school’s safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing policies.
Teach a maximum of 24 lessons per week and participate in cover duties, cycle tests, and assemblies as needed.
Contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular and enrichment programmes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A Bachelor’s degree (essential)
Qualified Teacher Status (essential)
At least 2 years’ experience teaching the British National Curriculum in the UK or abroad (desirable)
Evidence of outstanding teaching and strong academic results
Ability to inspire, engage, and motivate students through innovative teaching
A collaborative, professional mindset and willingness to engage in ongoing CPD
Experience working with pupils with a range of learning and emotional needs
Strong ICT skills and an ability to analyse data to drive progress

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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