Music Teacher

TeacherActive; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is excited to announce a full-time Music Teacher role at a supportive secondary school in Lydney, starting in January. The ideal candidate will deliver inspiring music lessons across KS3 and KS4, encouraging creativity and confidence in students. Applicants must have QTS or be an ECT with a Music specialism along with a passion for music education. The role offers excellent pay and potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Free access to CPD and professional development

Market-leading pay rates

Referral bonus

PAYE, no hidden costs

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) with strong potential.
• Experience in teaching Music to secondary school students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons across KS3 & KS4.
• Encourage students to develop creativity, confidence, and practical skills.
• Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Proactive teaching style

Passion for Music education

Collaboration and positivity

Education

QTS or ECT with Music specialism

Experience teaching Music at secondary level

Job description

Music Teacher Opportunity Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians!

Role: Music Teacher

Location: Lydney

Start Date: January

Salary: MPS/UPS (to scale)

• Are you a passionate and proactive Music Teacher ready to bring creativity and energy to your next role?
• Do you love inspiring students through performance, composition, and musical exploration?

We are delighted to be supporting a friendly, forward‑thinking secondary school in Lydney who are seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their team from January. This is a full‑time, long‑term role with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right teacher.

Why This School?

You’ll join a supportive and inclusive school community known for strong pastoral care, high aspirations, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. The Music department is well‑resourced, creative, and dedicated to delivering engaging lessons that celebrate a wide range of musical styles and talents. If you’re looking for a school where you can truly make an impact and develop professionally, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering inspiring, high‑quality Music lessons across KS3 & KS4
• Encouraging students to develop practical skills, creativity, and confidence
• Leading engaging activities in performance, composition, and music technology
• Maintaining strong classroom management and a positive, purposeful learning environment
• Working proactively within a creative and committed department

We’re Looking For

• QTS (or ECT with strong potential) and a Music specialism
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level
• Strong classroom management and a proactive teaching style
• Passion for Music education and helping students express themselves
• A collaborative, positive mindset and willingness to contribute to wider school life

What You’ll Receive

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free access to CPD and professional development via My‑Progression
• Market‑leading pay rates
• £100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE, no hidden costs or admin fees

If you’re ready to join a school where your creativity will be valued, your passion appreciated, and your ideas encouraged, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW or get in touch today!

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Inspire creativity. Grow talent. Make your mark through Music.

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 pride ourselves on excellent service. 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. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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