Music Teacher

Step Teachers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier education recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Music Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Salford. This full-time position offers a supportive community that values creativity and excellence. The ideal candidate should have a QTS/QTLS certification and a strong passion for music education. This role includes planning engaging lessons, leading extra-curricular activities, and contributing to the school’s broader mission. Competitive pay and ongoing CPD opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Free ongoing CPD

Step Perks: 24/7 online GP

Gym and retail discounts

£100 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and passion for music education.
• Creative and enthusiastic about using the school’s resources.
• Committed to helping pupils succeed academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to explore a range of genres in music-making.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Music, ensuring confidence in practice and theory.
• Lead extra-curricular activities like choirs and ensembles.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school including worship.

Skills

Subject knowledge in music

Teaching skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

QTS/QTLS certification

Job description

Overview

Music Teacher – Swinton (Salford) – Full-Time, Long-Term – Step Teachers

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Music Teacher to join a high-achieving Roman Catholic secondary school in Swinton (Salford), starting ASAP.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Why You’ll Love Teaching Here

• A vibrant, faith-based community that values excellence, creativity and service.
• Purpose-built facilities including a dedicated music suite with rehearsal rooms, practice spaces, and access to high-quality instruments and technology.
• A broad, well-sequenced curriculum where music is celebrated for its academic, creative and spiritual importance.
• Opportunities to lead school concerts, ensembles, liturgical music, and extra-curricular projects that enrich the life of the school.
• A supportive department and leadership team committed to professional growth and collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging music lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop skills in performance, composition, and music theory.
• Inspiring students to explore a wide range of genres, traditions, and technologies in music-making.
• Preparing pupils for GCSE Music, ensuring they are confident in both the practical and theoretical elements of the course.
• Leading extra-curricular activities such as choirs, ensembles, or school productions.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school, including worship and liturgical celebrations where music plays a central role.

Who You Are

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with strong subject knowledge and passion for music education.
• Skilled in developing students’ confidence as performers and composers.
• Creative, organised, and enthusiastic about using the school’s excellent resources.
• A positive team player who enjoys collaboration with colleagues and values the ethos of a Roman Catholic school.
• Committed to helping every pupil succeed, both academically and personally.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay, paid directly via PAYE (no umbrella companies).
• Move onto your scale pay rate from the 13th week onwards.
• Free ongoing CPD through Step Teachers and The National College.
• Step Perks: 24/7 online GP, gym and retail discounts, cinema savings & more.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply).
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant with over 10 years local experience.

What You’ll Need

• An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years.
• Proof of your right to work & address in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to buy a new one).
• Professional reference covering the last 2 years.
• Your QTS/QTLS certificate (or overseas equivalent).

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of musicians in a school where creativity and excellence are at the heart of education – we’d love to hear from you!

Call Graham at Step Teachers in Manchester

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Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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