Music Teacher
Job Title: Music Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: September 26
Salary: £130 – £230 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract: Long-Term
About the School:
This forward-thinking secondary school in Portsmouth is proud of its commitment to creativity, student engagement, and academic achievement. The school fosters a supportive environment where the arts, particularly music, are valued and nurtured. With excellent facilities and a collaborative staff culture, it’s an ideal setting for a passionate educator to make a lasting impact.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to join the school on a long-term basis starting in September 2026. The successful candidate will teach music across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students through dynamic lessons and practical performance opportunities. You’ll play a key role in developing the school’s music curriculum and encouraging participation in concerts, ensembles, and extracurricular activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons covering music theory, performance, and composition
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Teach a broad and inclusive music curriculum in line with national standards
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Support and develop student performance through ensembles, choirs, and concerts
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Encourage creativity, musical appreciation, and self-expression in students
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Track and assess student progress, providing targeted feedback
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Collaborate with staff on school events and cross-curricular projects
Requirements:
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Experience teaching music in a secondary school setting is desirable
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Strong subject knowledge across a range of instruments and music software
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Ability to inspire and engage students of all abilities
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Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
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A passion for music education and student development
Qualifications:
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A degree in Music or Music Education
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is essential
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Experience with performance direction or music tech is advantageous
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily rate: £130 – £230 (based on experience and qualifications)
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Full-time, long-term role with the possibility of extension or permanency
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Professional development opportunities through Supply Desk
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A nurturing, creative school environment with strong leadership
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Pension contributions and referral incentives
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.