Music Teacher – Secondary School – Exeter

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Music Teacher for a secondary school in Exeter. The role involves delivering engaging Music lessons to KS3 and KS4, developing students' practical and theoretical musical knowledge, and inspiring confidence and creativity.

The successful candidate will possess QTS or equivalent, prove experience teaching Music at secondary level, and be able to plan inclusive lessons. The post offers a competitive MPS1–UPS3 salary and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of practical and theoretical music.
• Ability to plan inclusive lessons for varied abilities.
• Effective classroom management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach musical theory, listening, composition and performance.
• Develop students' understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony and structure.
• Prepare students for relevant practical and written assessments.
• Encourage participation in individual and group music-making activities.
• Differentiate lessons to support students with varied musical abilities.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to help students improve.
• Maintain an organised and supportive classroom environment.
• Contribute to concerts, performances, music clubs and wider extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and strengthen the music curriculum.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary Music teaching

Knowledge of music theory & practice

Planning inclusive lessons

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Music Teacher – Secondary School – Exeter

Location: Exeter, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid in line with the teacher pay scale

A secondary school in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Music Teacher to join its department. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who can inspire students to explore music through practical performance, listening, composition and the development of musical knowledge.

The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students with different levels of musical experience. The successful candidate will encourage students to develop their confidence, creativity and appreciation of a wide range of musical styles.

Music Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teach musical theory, listening skills, composition and practical performance.

• Develop students' understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony and musical structure.

• Prepare students for relevant practical and written assessments.

• Encourage participation in individual and group music-making activities.

• Differentiate lessons to support students with varied musical abilities.

• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to help students improve.

• Maintain an organised and supportive classroom environment.

• Contribute to concerts, performances, music clubs and wider extracurricular activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and strengthen the music curriculum.

Music Teacher – School Information

The school aims to provide a broad curriculum that enables students to develop their academic abilities alongside their creative interests. Music offers students opportunities to build practical skills, collaborate with others and express themselves through performance and composition.

Located in Exeter, the school is well placed for candidates living in the city and surrounding areas of Devon. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the department's teaching and extracurricular provision while supporting students' musical development.

Music Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level.

• Strong subject knowledge across practical and theoretical music.

• The ability to plan inclusive lessons that engage students of different abilities.

• Effective classroom management, communication and organisational skills.

Salary

The position offers a salary on the MPS1–UPS3 teacher pay scale, depending on experience.