Music Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for maternity cover in Wokingham, starting January 2027. The role involves delivering engaging music lessons across KS3 and KS4 within a welcoming secondary school.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent and has experience teaching Music in secondary settings, with strong classroom management and communication skills. This fixed-term contract supports student progress and active participation in school productions.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passionate about music education and committed to helping students achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons that promote student progress and engagement.
• Contribute to extracurricular music activities, performances, and school productions where appropriate.
• Monitor and support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across the department.

Skills

Music teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Passion for music education

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher - Maternity Cover

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Contract

Location: Wokingham

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school on a maternity cover contract starting in January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to make a lasting impact by delivering engaging and creative music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons that promote student progress and engagement.
• Contribute to extracurricular music activities, performances, and school productions where appropriate.
• Monitor and support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across the department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Is passionate about music education and committed to helping students achieve their potential.
• Has the ability to quickly build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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