Music Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Music Teacher for a Stevenage school starting January 2027. The role covers KS3–KS5, teaching instrumental music and singing, with OCR GCSE and OCR A Level Music across three years.

The post is busy and diverse, offering leadership of ensembles and opportunities to contribute to the wider music calendar. Applications welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers; a comprehensive induction and DBS check are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3–KS5 Music with OCR GCSE and A‑Level experience.
• Open to ECTs and experienced teachers; strong induction program.
• DBS check required; January start; temporary to permanent.

Responsibilities

• Lead ensembles and contribute to the department.
• Support the school concert calendar and related activities.

Skills

Music teaching

Ensemble leadership

Curriculum delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or eligible for QTS

ECTs welcome

Tools

Music Technology

Job description

Are you a passionate Music Teacher? Looking for a new opportunity form January at a busy and diverse school with staff well-being at it's core? Tradewind Secondary are recruiting for a Music Teacher to join a high-performing and well run school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire following the January break on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is a busy and vibrant school with good staff morale and a long term to permanent post. The school are looking for a teacher able to emphasise the importance of music in education. We are seeking applications from Teachers able to teach to pupils in years 7-11 (key stages 3 & 4). We are looking to speak with Music Teachers enthusiastic about contributing to an excellent music department and able to commit to a full time post from January 2027. Open to ECT's, experienced Music teachers and instructors looking to gain QTS. This post is offered on a temporary to permanent basis directly with the school with interviews to suit your availability.

Based in Stevenage the school offers ample parking and is a walk and short bus ride from the train station. Parking is available for drivers and the school host a number of social events throughout the year.

At KS3, students are taught a practical, hands-on curriculum in both instrumental music and singing. At KS4, students follow the OCR GCSE specification over 3 years, and Key Stage 5 students follow the OCR A Level Music course. The school are also proud to offer Music Technology to their pupils. The schools extra-curricular program is extensive and offers all musicians opportunities to participate in ensembles and perform throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead ensembles and contribute to the wider department and support the schools concert calendar. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers, and we provide a comprehensive induction program for all new staff. The safety and well being of our students is our top priority, and all post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

At Tradewind, we make the recruitment process quick and straightforward. Join our team and help us to continue providing our students with an exceptional music education.