Teacher of Music

Music Teacher – Full Time
Darlington
Full Time | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity
MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate and qualified Music Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of performers, composers and musicians?

We are recruiting a full-time Music Teacher for a secondary school in Darlington. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive department and lead engaging, high-quality music education across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable).

The Role

You will:

• Deliver engaging and structured Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Prepare students for GCSE Music (exam board experience desirable)

• Lead practical and theory-based lessons including performance and composition

• Contribute to extra-curricular provision (choir, band, productions, concerts)

• Foster creativity, confidence and musical appreciation

The school values a broad and inclusive curriculum, and Music plays an important role in enrichment and whole-school culture.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• A qualified Music Teacher (QTS/QTLS) – essential

• Strong classroom management skills

• Experience teaching GCSE Music

• A commitment to raising attainment and participation

• A teacher who can contribute to concerts, productions and school events

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners are both welcome to apply.

Why Apply?

• Full-time position with stability

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team

• Well-resourced Music facilities

• Opportunity to shape and develop the department

If you are an enthusiastic Music specialist who believes in the power of the arts to transform young lives, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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