Music Teacher

Job Description

Bring music to life for secondary students as a Music Teacher in a lively Liverpool school. Through inspiring lessons, creative performance opportunities and thoughtful feedback, you’ll help young people grow in musical skill, confidence and cultural understanding across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Role Overview

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Secondary Music Teacher for a long‑term temporary placement in a Liverpool L6 secondary school from January 2026. You’ll work full-time school hours, planning and delivering engaging lessons, leading practical work and supporting the wider musical life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver high‑quality Music lessons in line with the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Use a mix of practical, listening and theoretical activities to engage a wide range of learners
• Differentiate work to support diverse abilities, including SEND and EAL pupils
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom climate that encourages participation and creativity
• Assess learning regularly, provide clear feedback and contribute to progress tracking and reporting
• Maintain good behaviour through positive routines and consistent expectations
• Contribute to departmental planning, concerts, performances and enrichment where required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow school policies, including safeguarding procedures

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the secondary Music curriculum and exam specifications
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete provided training)
• Enhanced child barred‑list DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to provide references covering at least 24 months, ideally including two roles involving work with children
• Reliable, reflective and enthusiastic about inspiring young people through music

Job Data

• Position: Secondary Music Teacher
• Location: Secondary school, Liverpool L6
• Start: January 2026
• Contract: Temporary, long‑term, full‑time school hours (8:00am–4:00pm)
• Pay: Paid to scale, typically in the region of £110–£260 per day depending on experience and pay scale

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting passionate teachers and support staff with schools across the UK. They focus on long-term matched placements, offering guidance, expertise and training so educators thrive and pupils benefit from consistent, high-quality teaching.

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