Academics
Music Teacher – Maternity Cover
Tandridge Area, Surrey | September Start | Full-Time | Fixed-Term
Are you a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in the Tandridge area seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join their Creative Arts department on a full-time maternity cover basis from September.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to inspire students through engaging and creative lessons while becoming part of a supportive and collaborative school community.
The Role
- Teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is advantageous but not essential).
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire a love of music.
- Assessing, monitoring and supporting student progress.
- Contributing to the wider life of the department, including concerts, performances and extracurricular activities where possible.
- Full-time maternity cover commencing in September.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Has experience teaching Music within a UK secondary school.
- Is an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge.
- Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
- Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and student engagement.
- ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming secondary school environment.
- Well-equipped Music facilities and a collaborative department.
- Competitive daily rate or salary, dependent on experience.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving school community.
If you're ready to share your passion for Music and help inspire the next generation of musicians, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV through to Academics / Term Time Teachers using the link or contact details attached to this advert.
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