Secondary Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching London; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching London is seeking an experienced KS3-5 Music Teacher to join a secondary school in Watford on a maternity cover starting January 2026. The post is full-time with planning and marking responsibilities and may offer part-time options.

Applicants should have QTS or equivalent, a degree in Music, UK classroom experience, eligibility to work in the UK, and be able to provide two years of references. A fully enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Full-time role including planning and marking.
• Teach KS3-4 Music with ability to teach up to A Level.
• Maternity cover with potential extension.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment in a secondary school.

Skills

Music teaching

KS3-5 teaching

A Level teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in Music

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