Music Teacher

Step Teachers; Swaffham Prior; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a talented Music Teacher to inspire students in a vibrant performing arts department. Starting in November 2025, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages and lead extracurricular activities, while fostering a love for music. Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Music are required for this role, along with strong musicianship and excellent classroom management skills. Join us to develop a thriving music culture in the school.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in line with the National Curriculum.
• Ability to teach a variety of musical styles and instruments.
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging Music lessons.
• Support extra-curricular music activities.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong musicianship

Excellent classroom management

Communication skills

Passion for inspiring young musicians

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Music or related subject

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a vibrant performing arts department starting November 2025. You will inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and Key Stage 5 if applicable), fostering a love of music and supporting them to develop their performance, composition and listening skills.

Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Music lessons in line with the National Curriculum and exam board specifications.

• Lead and support extra-curricular activities such as choirs, ensembles, concerts and school productions.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and setting ambitious targets.

• Create an inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and confidence.

• Collaborate with colleagues in the performing arts faculty to share best practice and develop cross-curricular projects.

Ideal Music Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a related subject.

• Strong musicianship and the ability to teach a variety of musical styles and instruments.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills as a Music Teacher.

• A passion for inspiring young musicians and developing a thriving music culture within the school.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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