Music Teacher Whole School August 2026

Job Overview

We are looking for a Music Teacher | Whole School, to lead, plan, deliver and assess the teaching of Music and Music Technology from FS to Post-16. The successful candidate should have experience in teaching both primary and secondary music and be competent at incorporating authentic inquiry and ecological principles into their teaching.

We are looking for an experienced teacher with a passion for this growing subject to enhance and develop our music curriculum inside and outside the classroom. The successful applicant will be able to teach students of all abilities as well as demonstrate a proven track record of securing outstanding student outcomes. Proficient and experienced in teaching Music, ideally with experience of teaching across GCSE/iGCSE and A Level Music/Music Technology.

Enough For All, Forever 

The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be – experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula.  

The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility. A fundamental belief in the inherit goodness of people and their capacity to act with empathy and compassion underscores the sense of hope that is fundamental to learning for a sustainable future. The resilience and determination to tackle challenges that have grown to global proportion is essential to finding sustainable solutions and orchestrating the social changes needed to grow them to scale. The realisation that comes from recognising that we are all students – never a master – drives our commitment to ignite a lifelong love of learning.  

Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners:  

• to understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well-being, and environmental and social justice; 
• to find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different to themselves; and 
• to experience a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world. 
  
  

THE ARBOR PROMISE 

Arbor teachers are a part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense. Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, are stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so. We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, to communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent and share a passion to provide an education of the highest quality to our students. 

Job Summary 

The successful candidate will be a proficient and experienced Music teacher, ideally with experience across multiple age ranges and the ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners from FS1 through to Post-16. Experience of teaching GCSE/iGCSE and A Level Music and/or Music Technology is highly desirable. The postholder will be an integral member of the school’s creative team, with responsibilities that contribute across the whole school.

The role includes leading the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of schemes of work in line with National Curriculum requirements, with a strong focus on challenge, pace, high-order questioning, and thinking skills to support students in achieving the highest possible outcomes at all key stages. The postholder will further enhance the school’s music provision by overseeing music both within and beyond the curriculum, liaising with peripatetic teachers, leading school musicals, and developing a strong and engaging music ECA programme. A passion for music across the school is essential, with a commitment to identifying student interest and talent, providing performance opportunities, and ensuring an inclusive approach that supports and inspires all learners.

REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: 

• Native-level English language skills 
• Bachelor’s degree in Music or similar, with a PGCE in Education with QTS or equivalent 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Music in the UK or a reputable British school overseas 
• Experience of teaching GCSE / A-Level Music (desirable)
• Grade 8 Piano Skills (desirable)
• A track record of outstanding teaching and learning, and an ability to create a caring and nurturing classroom environment 
  
  

Remuneration: A competitive tax-free compensation package will be provided in accordance with Schools policy and UAE labour law regulations.

Application: To apply for this position, please complete the application on TES and upload:

• An up-to-date CV with a recent photograph to be included.
• A letter of application, no longer than two pages in length, which outlines your educational philosophy and suitability for the Arbor School.
  
  

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective, safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

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