Music Teacher

Step Teachers; Fairford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Exclusive discount deals

Wellbeing services and support

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting a Music Teacher for an 11–18 secondary school in Fairford, Gloucestershire. This part-time role runs on Thursdays and Fridays, with a November start and potential extension for maternity cover.

You will teach across Key Stage 3, plan engaging lessons, and foster enjoyment of music and performing arts. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have experience in a secondary setting, strong behavior management, and excellent communication and organisational

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and inspire students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion for music education and student development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across Key Stage 3
• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons
• Encourage participation in practical and theoretical music activities
• Foster a love of music and performing arts
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute to the wider life of the Music department where appropriate

Skills

Strong classroom management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher

Part-Time Thursdays & Fridays November Start Until Christmas (Potentially Longer for Maternity Cover)

Hereis a thriving 11–18 secondary school with sixth form located in Fairford, Gloucestershire. The school has a strong reputation for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum while maintaining high expectations for both academic achievement and student wellbeing.

Recent Ofsted findings highlighted the school's positive culture, strong behaviour, effective leadership, and supportive learning environment. Students are respectful, motivated, and encouraged to participate fully in school life.

Duties as Music Teacher:

• Teach Music across Key Stage 3
• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons
• Encourage participation in practical and theoretical music activities
• Foster a love of music and performing arts
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute to the wider life of the Music department where appropriate

Ideal Music Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and inspire students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion for music education and student development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• 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.