Music Teacher

AMA Admin; Denton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Music Teacher to join a high-achieving secondary school on a long-term, temp-to-perm basis. You will deliver practical and theoretical lessons across KS3 and KS4, with a strong emphasis on GCSE preparation and musical performance.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required, with skills in piano accompaniment and vocal leadership to direct school performances and ensemble rehearsals. Based in Denton, with easy transport access.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach the National Curriculum at KS3/KS4 across a music department.
• Proficient piano accompaniment and vocal leadership for performances and rehearsals.
• Strong classroom management to maintain focused, safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical and theoretical Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 as a subject specialist.
• Plan differentiated schemes of work to develop composition, vocal and instrumental skills.
• Lead choirs, ensembles and community performances with local involvement.
• Prepare KS4 students for GCSE examinations and track attainment data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to organise school showcases and enrichment activities.

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Music Teacher

Daily Rate: £150 - £220

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Music Teacher to join a high-achieving, modern secondary school conveniently located on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible. This role is temporary with full-time hours and the opportunity to transition into a permanent contract.

You’ll be joining an ambitious school local to the area that puts academic excellence, artistic expression, and student character right at the centre of everything they do. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Music Teacher to become an integral part of a state-of-the-art department in a setting conveniently located within easy reach of transport links, where strong routines and creative performance go hand in hand.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality practical and theoretical classroom instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 as a subject specialist Music Teacher

• Planning differentiated schemes of work that encourage musical composition, vocal performance, and instrumental skills for every pupil local to the school

• Maintaining purposeful, focused learning environments aligned with established behavioural standards in a secondary school conveniently located

• Preparing Key Stage 4 students thoroughly for GCSE examinations, monitoring coursework deadlines, and tracking student attainment data

• Leading rehearsals for school choirs, instrumental ensembles, and community concerts within easy reach for local families

• Collaborating with departmental colleagues to organise seasonal showcases and support whole-school enrichment initiatives local to the school

Requirements or Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification as a secondary Music Teacher

• Demonstrated success teaching the National Curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in an environment conveniently located

• Proficient piano accompaniment and vocal leading skills to direct school performances and ensemble rehearsals

• Consistent behaviour management routines to maintain safe, productive rehearsal and practice rooms within easy reach of all learners

• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to process one through Milk Education

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards