ECT Music Teacher

Marchant Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an ECT Music Teacher for a full-time position in Wolverhampton starting January 2026. The role involves teaching Music across KS3 & KS4 with opportunities to deliver A-Level Music based on experience. The school boasts a creative Music department focusing on student engagement and offers structured induction and mentoring for early-career teachers. Ideal candidates will have a PGCE or equivalent, a strong passion for music education, and the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Structured induction program

Mentoring and support for early-career teachers

Access to well-equipped music facilities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music across KS3 & KS4.
• Ability to inspire students of all abilities.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 & KS4.
• Support A-Level Music delivery if experienced.
• Participate in a creative curriculum environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Music

Creativity and enthusiasm

Reflective and collaborative nature

Passion for inspiring students

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Tools

Music technology (GarageBand, etc.)

Job description

• ECT Music Teacher required full-time from January 2026
• Mixed 11–18 academy in Wolverhampton (Heath Town area)
• Join a creative and growing Music department with strong student engagement

We are seeking an Early Career Music Teacher to join a diverse and ambitious secondary school. You will teach Music across KS3 & KS4 and may have opportunity to deliver A-Level Music (or support BTEC Music) depending on experience. The department is energetic, well supported, and committed to giving students practical and theoretical musical skills. This role offers structured induction, mentoring, and a supportive environment to launch your teaching career. Please submit your CV for consideration.

Experience & Qualifications
• ECT Music Teacher (PGCE or equivalent completed)
• Strong subject knowledge in Music, including performance, theory, composition, and music technology
• Passion for inspiring students of all abilities, with creativity and enthusiasm
• Reflective, collaborative, and committed to professional growth
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information
The school is a mixed secondary and sixth form academy located in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton.
Ofsted’s most recent inspection (November 2024) judged the school “Good” for quality of education, with Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management.
The school has a vibrant and inclusive community, serving over 1,100 students, and emphasises creative curriculum opportunities.
Its Music curriculum includes GCSE and A-Level options. Students explore classical repertoire, music technology, and composition work (e.g. via GarageBand and other software) at KS3.
Facilities include well-equipped music classrooms with technology integration, rehearsal rooms, and performance opportunities embedded in school life.

Key Highlights
• Strong reputation locally as a creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking school
• Outstanding student behaviour and engagement, enabling learning to thrive
• Excellent support for ECTs, with structured induction, mentoring, and CPD
• Music is a valued subject within the curriculum and school culture
• Situated in Wolverhampton with good transport links across the West Midlands

Salary
Paid to the early-career / MPS scale appropriate to the role

Application
To be considered for this ECT Music Teacher post, please forward an updated CV at your earliest opportunity.