Music Teacher (Drums) needed in Solihull

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

CPD opportunities

Permanent placement potential

Job summary

Aspire People is supporting an Alternative Provision in Solihull by recruiting a Music Teacher (Drums) to energise learners aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. Drumming experience is preferred, but broad musical experience is welcome. You’ll deliver engaging lessons to build confidence, resilience and self-expression.

Join a nurturing team with small class sizes, supportive pastoral care and opportunities for CPD. Start ASAP on an ongoing contract with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Preferably QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Drumming or percussion experience preferred
• Ability to inspire and engage students with diverse learning needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, positive and resilient approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Desirable: experience delivering practical music performance
• Desirable: experience in Alternative Provision or specialist setting
• Desirable: knowledge of music technology or recording
• Desirable: understanding of trauma-informed practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Music lessons that develop practical musical skills
• Encourage confidence, teamwork and self-expression through performance
• Create an inclusive environment where students can experience success
• Inspire and engage students with diverse learning needs
• Maintain high standards of classroom and behaviour management
• Contribute to safeguarding and inclusion practices

Skills

QTS or equivalent teaching qualificat

Music KS3-4 experience

Drumming/percussion experience

Inspire diverse learners

Classroom management

Flexible/resilient approach

Safeguarding and inclusion

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Music Teacher (Drums) needed in Solihull. Are you an enthusiastic Music Teacher who believes music can transform confidence, behaviour and wellbeing? Do you enjoy inspiring young people through creativity and performance? Join our agency team and work in a welcoming Alternative Provision supporting students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, ASD, attachment disorders and behavioural needs.

Location: Solihull | Start Date: ASAP | Contract: Ongoing, with potential for permanent placement

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a nurturing Alternative Provision where creativity is used to engage, motivate and inspire learners. As the Music Teacher, you'll deliver engaging lessons that develop practical musical skills while encouraging confidence, teamwork and self-expression. Drumming experience is preferred, as percussion plays an important role in the school's music provision, although applicants with broader musical experience are encouraged to apply. You'll create an inclusive environment where students can experience success, develop resilience and express themselves positively through music.

What We're Looking For

• Preferably QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Drumming or percussion experience preferred
• Ability to inspire and engage students with diverse learning needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, positive and resilient approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience delivering practical music performance
• Experience within an Alternative Provision or specialist setting
• Knowledge of music technology or recording
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice

What We Offer

• Supportive Alternative Provision with a strong team ethos
• Small class sizes and excellent pastoral support
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Long-term opportunity with permanent potential
• The opportunity to inspire young people through music every day

If you're passionate about helping students build confidence through music, we'd love to hear from you.