Music & Art Teacher

Teach Now; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a creative and ambitious Music & Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary academy in Luton. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS3- KS5, inspiring pupils to explore music and art and build confidence and creativity.

The role emphasizes high expectations, inclusive teaching, and participation in enrichment activities. You will contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment with strong pastoral support and clear behaviour systems.

Qualifications

• Hold UK-recognised QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Music, Art or both in a secondary setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management.
• Enthusiastic, organised and committed to inclusive, high-quality teaching.
• Share the academy's ambition for every pupil to achieve excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music and Art lessons across the secondary age range.
• Set high expectations and support pupils of differing abilities to make strong progress.
• Assess pupils' work and use outcomes to inform future teaching and curriculum planning.
• Contribute to creative projects, performances, exhibitions and enrichment activities.
• Promote confidence, cultural awareness and participation in the wider life of the academy.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom management

Enthusiastic and organised

Inclusive teaching

Education

UK-recognised QTS or equivalent

Job description

Music & Art Teacher - Secondary

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary: £40,372-£59,864 per annum (M1-UPS3), dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary - one academic year

Start Date: September 2026

Teach Now is seeking a creative and ambitious Music & Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary academy in Luton. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire pupils across KS3, KS4 and KS5, encouraging creativity, self-expression and a genuine appreciation of the arts.

The academy has a calm, purposeful learning environment built around excellence, responsibility and respect. Clear behaviour systems, strong pastoral support and visible senior leadership allow teachers to focus on delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Music and Art lessons across the secondary age range.
• Set high expectations and support pupils of differing abilities to make strong progress.
• Assess pupils work and use outcomes to inform future teaching and curriculum planning.
• Contribute to creative projects, performances, exhibitions and enrichment activities.
• Promote confidence, cultural awareness and participation in the wider life of the academy.

About You

• Hold UK-recognised QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Music, Art or both within a secondary setting.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management.
• Be enthusiastic, organised and committed to inclusive, high-quality teaching.
• Share the academys ambition for every pupil to achieve excellent outcomes.

What the Academy Offers

• A structured induction and enhanced onboarding programme.
• Bespoke, evidence-informed CPD and clear opportunities for professional development.
• Centralised behaviour processes and strong pastoral support.
• A diverse, inclusive and community-focused school culture.
• Support from a dedicated Teach Now recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.