Music Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a secondary school in Wigan starting September 2025. This is a full-time temporary role, focused on teaching KS3 and KS4 music, with responsibilities including lesson planning and student assessment. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to high standards.

Benefits

Market-leading pay rates

Opportunities for CPD via the National College CPD platform

Dedicated consultants with in-depth knowledge of education

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• A commitment to student achievement and progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons.
• Assess student progress and contribute to the wider music programme.
• Teach Music across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Teaching Music

Student achievement commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Music Teacher - Secondary School - Wigan - September Start
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to 223.62 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time Temporary (September 2025 - October Half-Term)
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment - A Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

Are you a passionate and creative Music Teacher seeking a new role from September 2025?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a secondary school in Wigan to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Music to join their team for the first half of the Autumn Term.

Role Details:

• Start Date: September 2025
• End Date: Initially until October Half-Term (with potential extension)
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Full-Time Position
• Daily Rate: Up to 223.62, based on experience and qualifications

This is an exciting opportunity to teach Music across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in a supportive environment that values both academic achievement and creative expression. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver engaging music lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to the wider school music programme.

Our client school received a Good Ofsted in November 2024 and is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school who are a community with one common goal, striving for the highest standards in everything they do.

Our client is proud of their positive, caring ethos based on a set of expectations which has a fundamental principle at its heart: the principle of mutual respect.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music at KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• A commitment to student achievement and progress

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Market-leading pay rates
• Dedicated consultants with in-depth knowledge of the education sector
• Opportunities for CPD via the National College CPD platform
• A supportive agency rated as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

To apply or for more information, please contact Anthony Bailey on (phone number removed)
Or email: (url removed)

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing.