Music Teacher – Join A Creative And Supportive School In Cambridge

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for a mixed secondary school in Cambridge. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across the key stages, balancing practical musicianship with listening, theory and composition.

You may contribute to ensembles, choirs, and school productions, helping pupils of all abilities develop confidence and collaboration through performance and creative study.

Formación

• QTS or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of performance, composition, listening and theory.
• Ability to engage pupils with diverse musical abilities.
• Effective planning and feedback skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver Music lessons across key stages.
• Develop practical musicianship, listening, and theory.
• Incorporate ensemble, choir, and performance opportunities.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support wider enrichment through extracurricular activities.

Conocimientos

Musical knowledge

Performance teaching

Composition

Listening & theory

Classroom management

Educación

QTS

PGCE

Equivalent qualification

Descripción del empleo

• Music Teacher opportunity at a respected mixed secondary school in Cambridge
• Inspire pupils through practical music-making, performance and music theory
• Contribute to a school culture that values creativity, confidence and wider enrichment

About the Position

Our client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join its secondary school in Cambridge. This opportunity would suit a creative educator who believes in the value of music as part of a broad education and enjoys helping pupils discover their musical interests, develop their skills and express themselves through performance and composition.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across the relevant key stages, ensuring that pupils develop a balanced understanding of practical musicianship, listening, composition and musical theory. You will introduce students to a range of musical styles and traditions, encouraging them to explore different genres while developing their ability to analyse, perform and create music.

The school is looking for a teacher who can make Music accessible to pupils with different levels of experience, from those discovering an instrument or musical concept for the first time to those who already demonstrate considerable ability. Lessons should encourage participation, collaboration and independent creativity while maintaining clear learning objectives and high expectations.

In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate may contribute to extracurricular opportunities such as ensembles, choirs, instrumental groups, concerts and school productions, depending on the school's existing provision. These activities offer valuable opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, teamwork and a sense of achievement.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Music Teachers, ECTs and suitably qualified overseas teachers with a recognised formal teaching qualification.

School Information

Based in Cambridge, this mixed secondary school aims to provide pupils with a well-rounded education that combines academic achievement with opportunities for personal development and creative expression.

The school recognises that Music can play an important role in developing listening skills, discipline, teamwork and self-confidence. It seeks to provide students with opportunities to explore their talents, experience different musical traditions and develop an appreciation of music as both an academic subject and a lifelong interest.

The successful candidate will work within a school community that values enthusiastic teachers and encourages pupils to participate actively in lessons and wider enrichment activities. Collaboration, effective planning and a positive approach to student development are important qualities for this role.

This is an appealing opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the school's creative curriculum while helping pupils develop skills that extend beyond the Music classroom.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Music Teacher with the ability to teach the relevant secondary curriculum.
• QTS, a PGCE or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong musical knowledge and the ability to teach performance, composition, listening and theory.
• Confidence in engaging pupils with a range of musical interests and abilities.
• Effective classroom management and lesson-planning skills.
• The ability to assess pupils' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• An interest in contributing to extracurricular music activities and performances.
• The legal right to work in the UK.