Music Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a proactive Music Teacher for a welcoming secondary school in the Preston area.

This full-time, long-term role offers the opportunity to inspire students through engaging, practical and creative Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 duty possible for the right candidate. The successful applicant will plan and deliver comprehensive Music curricula, support pupil development, and contribute to department initiatives in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Music across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Music education.
• Experience teaching KS5 would be highly desirable, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Supporting pupils in developing their practical, theoretical and creative musical skills.
• Preparing students for assessments and examinations at KS4.
• Creating an inclusive and positive classroom environment that encourages pupils of all abilities to participate.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Contributing to the wider Music department and supporting extracurricular activities.
• Teaching KS5 Music, if experienced and confident to do so.

Skills

Music teaching

KS3/KS4 teaching

KS5 teaching (desirable)

Job description

Location: Preston
Position: Music Teacher
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4, with KS5 desirable

Are you a passionate and experienced Music Teacher looking for your next long-term opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Music Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in the Preston area. This is a long-term position and would be ideal for an enthusiastic educator who can inspire pupils through engaging, practical and creative Music lessons.

The Role

As the successful Music Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting pupils in developing their practical, theoretical and creative musical skills
• Preparing students for assessments and examinations at KS4
• Creating an inclusive and positive classroom environment that encourages pupils of all abilities to participate
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs
• Contributing to the wider Music department and, where appropriate, supporting extracurricular activities
• Teaching KS5 Music, if experienced and confident to do so

The Ideal Music Teacher

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience teaching Music across KS3 and KS4
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Music education
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils with a range of abilities
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to supporting pupils' academic and personal development
• Experience teaching Music at KS5 would be highly desirable, but is not essential

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher looking to secure a full-time, long-term position within a Preston secondary school. You will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the department while inspiring young people to develop their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for Music.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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