SEND Music Teacher – 1 Day a Week | Not your typical classroom, not your typical job
9:00am – 3:00pm | 1 day per week | No homework, no parents’ evenings
We’re working with a small, specialist setting that supports students who’ve been let down by mainstream education. These are young people aged 14–16, often referred by local authorities, with lived experience of trauma, SEMH challenges, and neurodiversity (think OCD, ADHD, Autism). Many haven’t been in school for a while. But here, they’re seen, supported, and safe.
What’s the role?
You’ll teach music to a maximum of 16 students (usually fewer), mostly on a 1:1 basis. With an LSA by your side, you’ll help students explore identity, emotion, and confidence through the power of guitar, drums, and keyboard. Whether it’s learning rhythm to support regulation, jamming out frustrations, or composing something all their own—music becomes a tool for connection.
You’ll deliver 5 lessons between 9am and 3pm, with time built in for marking (don’t worry, it’s light). You’ll also contribute to student progress through regular, supportive feedback—not endless paperwork.
✨ Why this job is different
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No behaviour charts or tick-box targets—just personalised timetables and real relationships
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No homework or parents’ evenings
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You’ll be part of a nurturing team: 5 teachers, 6 LSAs, a drama therapist, a counselling offer, and even outdoor ed with horse riding, mountain biking, and survival skills
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Term-time only (189 days including training)
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Family-friendly and flexible, ideal if you’re balancing other work or childcare
What we're looking for:
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A qualified music teacher (QTS or equivalent)
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Confident with guitar, drums, and keyboard
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Experience working with neurodiverse young people and/or those with SEMH needs
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Someone who understands that trauma impacts learning—and knows how to meet students with empathy, not punishment
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You're not in it for the salary (we’re honest—it won’t match mainstream), but for the reward of making a difference
This school isn’t about league tables or prestige. It’s about taking students from hurt and trauma to hope and healing. And they need teachers who get that.
Interested?
Apply now and tell us why this speaks to you. Or pop us an email if you’d like to know more—we’re always happy to chat.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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