Music Teacher – Outstanding School in Leicester (ECTs Welcome)

Marchant Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 in Leicester. The successful candidate will have a degree in Music, QTS/PGCE, and a strong commitment to student success. This Outstanding School offers excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting required.
• Candidates should have strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and challenging learning experiences for students.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Time Management

Classroom Management

Behavior Management

Lesson Planning

Teaching

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Music)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE

Job description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Music Teacher looking for a rewarding role in an Outstanding School

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring Music Teacher to join a high-achieving school in Leicester starting in January 2026. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

About the Role

Start Date : January 2026

Type : Full-time Permanent

Location : Leicester

Key Stage : Up to GCSE with potential to teach A-Level.

Salary : Competitive paid to scale (MPS / UPS)

We are seeking a specialist Music Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for inspiring students. The successful candidate will be committed to creating engaging and challenging learning experiences for students of all abilities.

About the School

This Outstanding School is dedicated to the professional development and well‑being of its staff. They invest heavily in supporting their team fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where teachers can thrive. The school believes that its students achieve remarkable success because they are taught by caring committed and talented educators.

On Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• The chance to work with enthusiastic and motivated students
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Essential Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Music)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE
• Experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting (including PGCE placements for ECTs)

How to Apply

If you are passionate about Music and dedicated to student success we encourage you to apply. please send your application through as soon as possible.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Classroom Management
• Algebra
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Smartsheet
• Special Needs
• Teaching
• Experience with Children
• Dancing

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1