Music Teacher

Monarch Education; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Flexible supply work

Longer-term placements

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced Supply Music Teacher to support secondary schools in and around Faringdon. You will deliver engaging Music lessons to KS3-KS5 and manage a secondary classroom with confidence.

QTS is not essential; strong knowledge of Music and ability to lead lessons independently are key. This flexible supply role offers day-to-day or longer-term placements and a dedicated consultant to help match opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Music and ability to lead lessons independently.
• Experience teaching or delivering Music to secondary-aged students.
• Ability to manage a classroom confidently across KS3-KS5.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Music lessons across KS3-KS5.
• Confidently manage a secondary classroom.
• Follow existing lesson plans and schemes of work.
• Adapt lessons to suit different abilities and learning needs.
• Support students with both theoretical and practical elements of Music.
• Maintain a positive, engaging and productive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.
• Provide continuity during staff absence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Skills

Music knowledge

Secondary teaching

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Supply Music Teacher – Faringdon

Location: Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Pay: £140-£160 per day
Key Stages: KS3-KS5
Contract: Supply / Flexible Teaching Opportunities
Agency: Monarch Education
Consultant: Holly Cano

Monarch Education is looking for an experienced and confident Supply Music Teacher to support secondary schools in and around Faringdon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in Music who enjoys the flexibility of supply teaching while still having the opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom.

QTS is not essential for this position. What is essential is strong Music knowledge, previous experience working with secondary-aged students and the confidence to lead a classroom independently.

The Role

As a Supply Music Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging Music lessons to students across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Depending on the placement, work may range from day-to-day cover through to longer-term assignments. You could be stepping into pre-planned lessons or taking greater responsibility for delivering and adapting lessons over a longer period.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering Music lessons across KS3-KS5
• Confidently managing a secondary classroom
• Following existing lesson plans and schemes of work
• Adapting lessons to suit different abilities and learning needs
• Supporting students with both theoretical and practical elements of Music
• Maintaining a positive, engaging and productive learning environment
• Following individual school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Providing continuity and consistency for students during staff absence
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff

Who We’re Looking For

You do not necessarily need QTS to be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Music
• Previous experience teaching, tutoring or delivering Music to young people
• Confidence working with students across KS3-KS5
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• The ability to quickly adapt to different schools, classes and environments
• A professional, reliable and proactive approach
• Confidence taking responsibility for a classroom independently

Why Work Through Monarch Education?

Working through Monarch Education gives you the flexibility to find work that fits around you, whether you’re looking for regular supply work, a longer-term placement or an opportunity to gain further experience within secondary education.

You’ll receive:

• £140-£160 per day
• Weekly payAccess to a variety of school opportunities
• Flexible supply work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for longer-term placements
• Support throughout your assignments
• A dedicated consultant in Holly, who can help match you with suitable opportunities based on your experience, availability and preferences