Music Teacher

Teach South; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Music Teacher for supply roles across KS3 and KS4. You will teach day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and longer-term positions in secondary schools, with flexible full-time or part-time options starting September 2026.

The role requires QTS or relevant teaching experience, strong subject knowledge, engaging lessons, and solid classroom management. Daily pay ranges from £130 to £180, with long-term roles paid to scale and ongoing support from our

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• Strong subject knowledge in Music.
• Experience delivering engaging Music lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Supporting students to develop their musical skills.
• Teaching GCSE Music where required.
• Planning lessons for longer-term assignments.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Supporting students with different levels of musical experience.

Skills

QTS or teaching experience

Strong subject knowledge

Engage students with practical/theory

Classroom management

Reliability and adaptability

Enthusiastic and creative

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Music Teacher – Supply
Location: Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas
Pay: £130–£180 per day for daily cover | Pay to scale for long-term roles
Job Type: Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Music Teacher – Supply & Long-Term Opportunities
Are you a passionate Music Teacher looking for a flexible teaching opportunity from September?
We are working with secondary schools across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas who require Music Teachers for day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and longer-term positions.
This is a great opportunity to share your enthusiasm for Music while working flexibly or securing a more consistent placement.
The role

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Supporting students to develop their musical skills
• Teaching GCSE Music where required
• Planning lessons for longer-term assignments
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students with different levels of musical experience

We are looking for teachers who:

• Have QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Have experience teaching Music
• Have strong subject knowledge
• Can engage students through practical and theoretical activities
• Have effective classroom management skills
• Are enthusiastic and creative
• Are reliable and adaptable

What we offer

• £130–£180 per day for daily cover
• Long-term roles paid to scale
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible supply work
• Schools across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas
• Ongoing support from our education recruitment team