Music Teacher

JobsTrackR; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payroll

Discounted shopping offers

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Wellbeing support through pay portal

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking a qualified Music Teacher for a thriving 11–18 secondary school with sixth form. The role is a full-time, long-term opportunity with immediate start, and may include departmental leadership responsibilities for the right candidate.

You will teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, plan engaging lessons, prepare students for examinations, and contribute to the wider Performing Arts provision.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and practical musicianship.
• Ability to inspire and engage students of all abilities.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Experience in curriculum leadership is desirable for Head of Department opportunity.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inspiring lessons.
• Prepare students for examinations and performance opportunities where appropriate.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular music activities.
• Contribute to the wider Performing Arts provision.
• Potentially undertake departmental leadership responsibilities for the right candidate.

Skills

Inspire students

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Curriculum leadership

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher (Potential Head of Department Opportunity)

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Thisis a thriving 11–18 secondary school with sixth form, committed to delivering high-quality education alongside excellent pastoral support and enrichment opportunities. The school promotes a culture of ambition, creativity, and personal development, encouraging students to achieve their full potential.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including:

• Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management
• Sixth Form Provision

Inspectors recognised the school's positive environment, effective leadership, and commitment to supporting student success.

Duties as a Music Teacher:

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging, inspiring lessons
• Prepare students for examinations and performance opportunities where appropriate
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Encourage participation in extracurricular music activities
• Contribute to the wider Performing Arts provision
• Potentially undertake departmental leadership responsibilities for the right candidate

Ideal Music Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and practical musicianship
• Ability to inspire and engage students of all abilities
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Experience in curriculum leadership is desirable for candidates interested in the Head of Department opportunity
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Class Act?

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, meaning no umbrella or self-employed arrangements.

You also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more, alongside wellbeing support through our pay portal.

• Discounted high street shopping
• Travel offers
• Gym memberships
• and more,
• Wellbeing support through our pay portal