Music Teachers

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Location: Various locations across the UK

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience and location)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Education World is a specialist education recruitment agency led by former school leaders. We partner with schools and trusts across the UK to place passionate and skilled educators in roles where they can make a real impact. We pride ourselves on our personalised, values-driven approach — matching teachers to schools that suit their style, subject strengths, and career goals.

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented Music teachers for full-time roles starting in September 2025 across the UK. You’ll join schools committed to delivering high-quality arts education and developing a strong culture of creativity and performance. Whether you're experienced or an ECT, we’ll work with you to find a school where you can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based Music lessons across KS3–KS5 (depending on the school).
• Teach a broad curriculum including performance, composition, and music appreciation.
• Lead or support extracurricular music activities such as choirs, ensembles, or productions.
• Prepare students for music exams, performances, and qualifications where applicable.
• Foster a classroom environment that inspires creativity and confidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the arts faculty and across the school community.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and assessment policies consistently and professionally.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in Music or a related field
• Recent and relevant classroom experience teaching Music
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of music education
• Ability to teach at least up to KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Confident classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience leading school concerts, productions or instrumental groups
• Proficiency in one or more instruments
• Willingness to contribute to school life beyond the classroom
• Familiarity with music technology and composition software (e.g. GarageBand, Sibelius, Logic Pro)

What We Offer

• A tailored job-matching service that considers your subject strengths, ethos, and career goals
• Roles in a wide range of UK schools, including MATs, academies, and independent schools
• Full interview preparation, onboarding support, and visa guidance (if required)
• Ongoing CPD and pastoral support from our team of former school leaders
• Long-term relationships with schools that value the arts and creative subjects

If you are a qualified Music teacher, with a successful record of teaching please email your CV to [emailprotected]