Secondary Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Music Teacher for a maternity cover position in a secondary school in Watford, starting January 2026. The role includes teaching KS3 to A Level Music in a supportive, high-energy environment. Candidates should hold QTS and a degree in Music, with UK teaching experience and enhanced DBS. The school offers a warm atmosphere and strong support for new teachers.

Benefits

Free teaching courses

Support for relocation

CPD-certified qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience with the UK curriculum, particularly at Key Stage 3-4.
• Ability to teach up to A Level.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with teaching references.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music to KS3-5 with high expectations.
• Plan lessons and assess student progress.
• Support NQT induction with strong guidance.

Skills

UK curriculum experience

Creative teaching skills

Patience

Education

Degree in Music or relevant subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced KS3-5 Music Teacher to fill a maternity teaching position in a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. The position begins in January 2026 and will continue until the end of the academic year, and extend into the next school year.

This is a school where students' attitudes to learning are generally positive and thus progress. The behaviour is generally good, and Teachers here have high expectations, and these are often met by pupils.

About the school and contract:

• A school with high aspirations
• An Ofsted-rated 'good' secondary school
• KS3 and KS4 position with the possibility of teaching to KS5
• Supportive Music Department
• NQTs will be considered, and there is strong support for the NQT induction
• Supportive yet high-energy atmosphere
• This is a full-time position, including planning and marking
• The school may consider part-time
• Behaviour is excellent, and students are keen to learn
• Warm and welcoming atmosphere at the school
• A maternity cover position with the possibility of extension
• Interviewing ASAP

The right Music Teacher will be:

• Experienced with the UK curriculum
• Confident with teaching Key Stage 3-4 Music
• Able to teach up to A Level
• Creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Available from January 2026

The successful Secondary Music Teacher will have the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree in Music or a relevant subject
• UK classroom teaching experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Be able to provide teaching references for the last 2 years
• A fully enhanced DBS on the online update service

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