Music Teacher in Caerphilly

Academics Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-rounded agency is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for a secondary school in Caerphilly. Starting 1st September 2025, this temporary role provides NQTs with valuable experience and a chance to innovate in teaching music through plays and workshops. There's potential for a permanent position in the following academic year.

Benefits

Potential for a permanent contract

Guaranteed Work Scheme

Easy registration process

Refer-a-friend scheme

Hassle-free online timesheets

Personal contact at Academics

Qualifications

• QTS is mandatory with a valid DBS.
• Passion for teaching and subject knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare effective schemes of learning and lessons.
• Use innovative teaching methods supporting the national curriculum.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor progress.

Skills

Passion for teaching music

Subject knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Valid DBS

Registered with Educational Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Do you have a passion for music, and want to share your knowledge with others?

Are you looking for a music teaching role that allows you to be creative?

Are you an NQT looking for your first teaching role?

Moving from a permanent music teacher role can be daunting, but teaching in a school that allows agency work can enhance job satisfaction. Within this secondary Caerphilly School, you will have the opportunity to apply your creativity and musical skills to help create school plays and workshops. If you feel undervalued and seek opportunities to share your passion, this role is ideal for you! It is also a perfect first role for an NQT, as you will be supported by a collaborative department. This temporary music teacher position will start on 1st September 2025 and continue until the end of the 2025/26 academic year. You will be expected to teach students to play instruments and to read and understand music.

At Academics (agency), we offer a personal and holistic experience for supply teaching. Just see our Google reviews:

"Academics have been a fantastic supply agency. I joined them after completing my PGCE, and they found me a long-term supply placement immediately. They were very easy to contact and lovely to speak to, especially Luke and Dan, whom I mainly dealt with. I also referred a friend and received a voucher, which I highly recommend!"

Benefits

• Potential for a 2026/27 full-time permanent contract
• Paid according to your teacher pay grade (£170-£265 per day)
• Guaranteed Work Scheme
• No umbrella companies
• Easy registration process
• Up to £125 refer-a-friend scheme
• Online and hassle-free timesheets
• Personal contact at Academics

Responsibilities for Music Teacher

• Plan and prepare effective schemes of learning and lessons
• Use innovative and diverse teaching methods that support the national curriculum
• Use regular assessments to monitor progress and set targets

Required Skills and Qualifications for Music Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Valid DBS (can be processed through us)
• Registered with the Educational Workforce Council (EWC) (can be processed through us)
• Subject knowledge
• Passion for teaching music

Desirable Skills for Music Teacher

• Full driving license and access to a car
• Reside in or near Caerphilly
• Experience with Estyn inspection observations