Music Teacher

Teacheractive Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known education agency is seeking a Music Teacher for a long-term role in Derby starting January 2026. You will teach across Key Stage 3 and 4, assisting students with their GCSE exam preparation. Ideal candidates have QTS with a Music specialism and experience in classroom management. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £200

PAYE basis for tax and National Insurance

Qualifications

• QTS with Music specialism (ECTs are also welcomed).
• Experience teaching Music up to Key Stage 4.
• Excellent classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Prepare students for GCSE exam.
• Implement schemes of learning to help students achieve success.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching Music up to Key Stage 4

QTS with Music specialism

Job description

Job Title: Music Teacher

Location: Derby

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £168-232 per day

TeacherActive is working with a well‑known mainstream secondary school with a strong sense of community in the Derby area, just outside the city centre. The school has high aspirations and offers fantastic support to all of its staff.

The school is looking to take on a Music Teacher on a long‑term role starting in January 2026. The successful applicant will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including exam preparation for GCSEs. The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results in the subject, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning.

Qualifications

• QTS with Music specialism (ECTs are also welcomed)
• Experience teaching Music up to Key Stage 4
• Excellent classroom management

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.
• If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
• EMAIL: [e-mail]
• CONTACT NUMBER: 01158 241 888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.