Music Teacher - Phenomenal Secondary School - Dartford

Marchant Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a committed Music Teacher for a well‑established Dartford school. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across KS3–KS5, adapting to diverse abilities and fostering a love of music.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative department with strong leadership, excellent resources and a supportive environment. QTS/PGCE is required, with UK work eligibility; ECTs considered.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with UK QTS or PGCE and readiness to teach across KS3–KS5.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for musical education.
• Ability to differentiate effectively for a range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music lessons to KS3–KS5.
• Create a positive classroom environment and maintain high expectations.
• Contribute to department resources and student progress.
• Support safeguarding and student welfare.

Skills

Music

KS3–KS5

Classroom management

Education

PGCE or QTS

Job description

• Music Teacher required for a popular school in Dartford

• Excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and well-resourced department

• Music Teacher to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5

• Supportive environment with strong leadership and positive student behaviour

Our Client is currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a successful mixed school in Dartford. The school is looking for a teacher who can deliver consistently high-quality lessons and inspire students to develop a genuine interest in the Music.

The successful Music Teacher will teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5, adapting lessons to meet the needs of students with different abilities and learning requirements. You will be expected to create a positive classroom environment, maintain high expectations and use a range of teaching strategies to ensure students make strong academic progress.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a teacher who values collaboration. The Music department benefits from supportive leadership and a team of experienced colleagues who work together to develop resources, share ideas and improve outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a valued member of the department from the outset.

School Information:

Based in Dartford, this is a well-established mixed school with a strong reputation among families and within the local community. The school is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education while maintaining high academic expectations.

The leadership team has established a positive working environment in which teachers are encouraged to develop their skills and take an active role in school life. Students benefit from clear routines, consistent expectations and a culture that encourages them to take responsibility for their learning.

The Music department is well equipped and offers pupils opportunities to develop both their theoretical understanding and practical scientific skills. Teachers are supported in delivering a varied curriculum that encourages curiosity, questioning and independent thought.

Our Client has worked with schools in the area for a number of years and understands the qualities required to succeed within a busy secondary environment. This vacancy would suit an experienced Music Teacher, although applications from ECTs and suitably qualified overseas teachers will also be considered.

Experience and Qualifications

• Music Teacher capable of teaching across KS3-KS5

• Recognised teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE

• Good subject knowledge and enthusiasm for scientific education

• Ability to differentiate effectively for a range of learners

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

• Legal ability to work within the UK