Music Teacher – Secondary School – Durham

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

A secondary school in Durham is seeking a passionate and creative Music Teacher to join its teaching team. The school is looking for an enthusiastic educator who can inspire students to explore music, develop practical performance skills and build their understanding of musical styles, composition and theory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys combining practical music-making with structured classroom learning. The successful candidate will teach across the relevant Key Stages, helping students build confidence, creativity and an appreciation of music while preparing them for relevant assessments and examinations.

• Music Teacher Role

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4

• Preparing students for GCSE Music, where offered

• Location: Durham

• Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

• Full-time, permanent position

• Immediate start available

Music Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

You will plan and deliver lessons that develop students' musical knowledge, listening skills, composition and performance abilities. Students should have opportunities to explore different musical traditions, experiment with musical ideas and build confidence through practical activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons across the relevant Key Stages.

• Teaching musical elements, notation, theory and listening skills.

• Developing students' performance and composition abilities.

• Preparing students for GCSE Music assessments where the qualification is offered.

• Introducing a range of musical genres, styles and traditions.

• Organising practical activities that encourage creativity and collaboration.

• Supporting students in evaluating their own work and the work of others.

• Assessing progress and providing constructive feedback.

• Differentiating activities to accommodate different levels of musical experience.

• Maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour and care when using instruments and equipment.

• Supporting concerts, performances and extracurricular musical activities where required.

• Working with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and opportunities for student participation.

Music Teacher – School Information

Based in Durham, the school aims to provide students with a broad education that supports academic achievement, creativity and personal development. The Music provision offers opportunities for students to develop practical skills, explore different musical traditions and express themselves through performance and composition.

The successful applicant will help create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate, experiment and develop their musical abilities. You will work with colleagues to deliver a structured curriculum that supports progress and celebrates students' creative achievements.

Music Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Have a degree or strong subject knowledge in Music or a related discipline.

• Be confident teaching Music at secondary level.

• Demonstrate knowledge of musical theory, composition and performance.

• Understand GCSE Music requirements where applicable.

• Be able to deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.

• Demonstrate effective classroom management and assessment skills.

• Encourage participation and support students with different musical abilities.

• Contribute positively to departmental activities and wider school life.

Salary

The position is paid on the MPS1–UPS3 scale, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an enthusiastic Music Teacher seeking a full-time, permanent opportunity in Durham, please send your CV for consideration.