Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Tendring; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Tendring, Essex is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school. You will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, plan creative, high-quality lessons, and support music performances and school productions.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or an equivalent qualification, has experience teaching Music in a secondary setting, strong subject knowledge and a love for music education, excellent classroom management, and the ability to motivate

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for music education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and teach creative, high-quality lessons that support student progress.
• Encourage participation in music performance, composition and appreciation.
• Support extracurricular music activities, performances and school productions.
• Monitor and assess student achievement, providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivate students

Strong subject knowledge

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher

Location: Tendring, Essex

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Dependent on experience

Inspire the Next Generation Through Music

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in the Tendring area. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students through high-quality music teaching and contribute to a thriving performing arts department.

The successful candidate will be committed to fostering a love of music, encouraging creativity, and helping students develop both their practical and theoretical musical skills.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and teach creative, high-quality lessons that support student progress
• Encourage participation in music performance, composition and appreciation
• Support extracurricular music activities, performances and school productions
• Monitor and assess student achievement, providing constructive feedback
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for music education
• Has excellent classroom management skills
• Can motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Is a committed team player with excellent communication skills

The School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Well-equipped music facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to staff development and professional growth
• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn
• A positive and inclusive school culture

Whether you are an experienced Music Teacher or an Early Career Teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines