Job description
Music Teacher
Location: Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP / Flexible
Contract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities (Supply & Long-term)
Are you a talented and enthusiastic musician with a passion for secondary education?
Do you have the ability to inspire students through practical performance, composition, and music theory?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have various rewarding opportunities for a dedicated Music Teacher to work within a range of secondary schools across the county. Whether you are looking for the flexibility of daily supply or a stable long-term placement, we can match you with a school that suits your expertise. The selected Music Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities for Key Stage 5 instruction in many of our partner schools.
We work with a diverse array of secondary schools throughout Kent, from high-achieving grammar schools to creative-focused academies. Many of these institutions boast modern music suites, recording studios, and a vibrant extracurricular culture. As a Music Teacher, you will be welcomed into collaborative departments where creativity is celebrated and student participation is high. We are looking for a Music Teacher who is adaptable, professional, and ready to make a musical impact from day one.
As a Music Teacher, you will be expected to:
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Deliver high-quality and inspiring Music lessons that cater to a range of abilities.
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Foster a love for music through practical performance and creative composition.
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Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a productive rehearsal and learning environment.
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Support students in using music technology and traditional instruments.
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Adhere to school-specific policies on safeguarding, assessment, and inclusion.
In order to be considered for this Music Teacher role, the candidate must:
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Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or have significant experience teaching the UK Music curriculum.
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Have a proven ability to teach Music at least up to Key Stage 4.
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Possess strong classroom management skills and a professional, reliable approach.
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Meet GSL’s safer recruitment background checks.
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Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education offers:
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Excellent rates of pay paid weekly
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Direct links to a wide network of schools across Kent
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Access to professional development and training
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Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Music Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
For more information or to be considered for this Music Teacher role, please click ‘apply’ and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.