Music Teacher
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
Subject: Music (KS3–KS5)
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
Essential:
- 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
Desirable:
- 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 lauren.marshall@education-world.co.uk
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