Music Teacher

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a talented Music Teacher for a maternity cover position at a secondary school in Birmingham starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience in teaching Music across KS3 and KS4, and be proficient in at least one instrument. This role involves planning engaging lessons and supporting school performances. Join a vibrant school that values creativity and performance.

Benefits

Access to excellent resources

Personalized career support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent; ECTs are welcome.
• Experience teaching Music in secondary schools.
• Confidence in conducting ensemble activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons.
• Support school performances and extracurricular music activities.

Skills

Qualified teacher with QTS

Experience in teaching Music across KS3 and KS4

Proficient in at least one instrument

Creative and adaptable

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

• Position: Music Teacher (KS3 / KS4)
• Location: Birmingham
• Start Date: January 2026
• Contract: Maternity cover
• Salary: £175 – £250 per day (depending on experience)

The Role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Birmingham from January 2026 on a maternity cover contract. This role involves teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to develop their creativity, performance skills, and appreciation of music.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that balance performance, composition, and music theory. The school encourages practical, hands-on learning and provides access to excellent resources, including dedicated practice rooms and digital composition tools.

The Candidate

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent) – ECTs are welcome to apply
• Experienced in teaching Music across KS3 and KS4
• Proficient in at least one instrument and confident leading classroom and ensemble activities
• Creative, adaptable, and able to inspire students of all abilities
• Committed to supporting school performances, concerts, and extracurricular music clubs

The School

This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Birmingham secondary school has a thriving creative arts department and a strong culture of participation in music and performance. The leadership team is supportive, and staff enjoy a positive, collaborative working environment. Students respond well to high expectations and benefit from a rich and varied curriculum that values the arts.

If you’re an engaging and dedicated Music Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role starting in January, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard-working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.