Music Teacher Required – Develop Musical Talent At A Cambridge School

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a talented Music Teacher for a school in Cambridge. The role covers KS3 and KS4, focusing on developing pupils' rhythm, melody, harmony and notation through practical music-making and listening activities.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress and provide feedback while contributing to the school's broader musical life. A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (or PGCE) is required, along with experience tailoring lessons to diverse abilities.

Qualifications

• UK teaching qualification with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience delivering KS3/KS4 Music with practical outcomes.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons across varied abilities.
• Strong classroom management and assessment strategies.
• Commitment to promoting creativity and musical development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music to KS3 and KS4 in a Cambridge school.
• Plan engaging, practical lessons focusing on rhythm, melody and notation.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop the curriculum.
• Support the wider musical life of the school through projects.

Skills

Practical performance

Composition

Listening skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

UK work eligibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

• Music Teacher required for a school in Cambridge

• Opportunity to join a department promoting musical creativity and performance

• Applications invited from experienced teachers and qualified ECTs

Our client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a school in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who believes in the value of music education and enjoys helping pupils develop their musical understanding, performance skills and confidence. The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging lessons that combine practical music-making with listening, composition and the study of musical styles.

The successful Music Teacher will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students as they develop an understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony, structure and musical notation where appropriate. You will plan lessons that encourage pupils to participate actively, experiment with musical ideas and evaluate their own work. The role may involve a variety of classroom activities, including group performance, composition projects, listening exercises and the use of suitable music technology.

You will be expected to create a positive learning environment in which pupils feel comfortable contributing, performing and developing their abilities. Effective assessment, constructive feedback and differentiated teaching will be important in helping students of different experience levels make progress. You will also work with colleagues to support curriculum planning and contribute to the wider musical life of the school where appropriate.

School Information:

The school is based in Cambridge and aims to provide pupils with a broad education that develops academic achievement, personal confidence and individual interests. It recognises that music can make an important contribution to pupils' cultural awareness, teamwork, communication and emotional expression.

The Music department seeks to give students opportunities to explore different musical traditions, develop practical skills and understand how music can communicate ideas and emotions. Lessons are intended to encourage active participation and help pupils build confidence through practice, collaboration and performance. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that music remains an engaging and accessible subject for pupils with a range of interests and abilities.

The school values teachers who bring enthusiasm to their subject, maintain clear classroom expectations and encourage pupils to take pride in their progress. This is an opportunity to work within a school community that recognises the importance of a balanced curriculum and the contribution creative subjects make to students' wider development.

Experience and Qualifications

• Music Teacher with the ability to teach Music at KS3 and KS4.

• Strong musical knowledge and confidence in practical performance, composition and listening activities.

• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, or an equivalent formal teaching qualification.

• Experience planning lessons that engage pupils with different musical abilities.

• Effective classroom management, communication and assessment skills.

• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.