Music Teacher

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach-Now are recruiting a Music Teacher for a South Stevenage secondary school and sixth form. You will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop performance, composition and musical understanding and prepare them for GCSE Music.

Join an inclusive school community that values creativity, concerts and clubs. You will contribute to curriculum development and support extracurricular musical activities while maintaining high expectations and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary Music at KS3/KS4, incl. GCSE prep.
• Strong knowledge of music theory, composition and performance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Prepare students for GCSE Music, including practical and theoretical work.
• Adapt teaching to support and challenge learners of different abilities.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain clear behaviour expectations and a purposeful learning environment.
• Support concerts, ensembles and other extracurricular musical activities.

Job description

Position: Music Teacher Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work, Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 04/01/2027 Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum (M1–U3, London Fringe) Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: [e-mail] Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Bring music to life as a Music Teacher in a South Stevenage secondary school and sixth form, supporting young people aged 11 to 18. You will teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, developing students confidence in performance, composition and musical understanding. Through engaging, carefully planned lessons, you will prepare learners for GCSE Music while supporting different abilities and encouraging creativity. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to concerts, productions, clubs and curriculum development. Join an inclusive school community that values positive relationships, purposeful teaching and fresh ideas for getting students involved.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary Music at Key Stages 3 and 4, including GCSE preparation.
• Strong subject knowledge in theory, composition and performance.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach engaging Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Prepare students for GCSE Music, including practical and theoretical work.
• Adapt teaching to support and challenge learners of different abilities.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain clear behaviour expectations and a purposeful learning environment.
• Support concerts, ensembles and other extracurricular musical activities.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Bring enthusiasm for music education and working with young people.
• Create opportunities for participation and performance.
• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Maintain high expectations while supporting every learners progress.
• Contribute ideas to curriculum development and wider school events.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training, including a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education. We look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.