Music Teacher
Music Teacher
Location: Slough
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing date: 5th October 2026
About the Role
Are you a passionate and dedicated Music Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you’ll inspire pupils to develop their musical knowledge, creativity, confidence, and love of learning through engaging and inspiring lessons.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive Music lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
- Teach pupils across a range of abilities and year groups, developing their knowledge and understanding of music.
- Develop pupils’ skills in singing, performing, composing, listening, and evaluating music.
- Introduce pupils to a variety of musical styles, genres, instruments, and traditions.
- Create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages pupils to participate and express themselves creatively.
- Support pupils in developing their confidence and practical musical skills through individual and group activities.
- Assess, monitor, and record pupils’ progress, providing constructive feedback to support their musical development.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and participation within the classroom.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school community to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Contribute to school concerts, performances, assemblies, clubs, and wider musical activities where required.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Music and the relevant curriculum.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- A passion for music and inspiring pupils through engaging and inclusive teaching.
- The ability to plan and deliver creative and stimulating Music lessons.
- Strong practical musical skills and confidence in teaching a range of musical activities.
- A commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupils of all abilities.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A recognised teaching qualification such as QTS or equivalent.
- A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.