Position: Music Teacher
Location: Derbyshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Music Teaching Role in a Secondary School

A well-established secondary school in Derbyshire is seeking to appoint a Music Teacher to join its Performing Arts department from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and inclusive school that values creativity, performance, and high-quality teaching.

Music is a highly valued subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop their performance, composition, listening, and analytical skills while exploring a wide range of musical styles and traditions.

About the Role

You will teach Music across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that inspire creativity, confidence, and musical understanding.

Students will develop practical and theoretical skills through performance, composition, music technology, and listening activities while gaining an appreciation of different genres, cultures, and historical periods.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Music examinations, supporting them in building strong performance, composition, and analytical skills.

You will also contribute to the wider musical life of the school through concerts, ensembles, productions, and enrichment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging lessons in performance, composition, and music theory

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Music examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Lead or support extracurricular music activities and performances

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support concerts, productions, and musical events

• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement

The School Environment

This secondary school in Derbyshire provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their talents, creativity, and confidence.

The Performing Arts department benefits from strong leadership, dedicated facilities, and a collaborative culture focused on artistic excellence and student success.

Leadership supports professional development and values innovation, subject expertise, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Music

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Music

• Ability to lead choirs, bands, orchestras, or ensembles

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Knowledge of music technology and recording software

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Music Teacher role in Derbyshire starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.