Job description
Music Teacher
Location: Sheffield, S9
Salary: Up to £220 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher ready to spark creativity and rhythm in the next generation?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated Music Teacher to work in secondary schools across Sheffield, starting September 2025. This role is ideal for experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who want to deliver an exciting and inclusive music curriculum to students across Key Stages.
As a Teacher of Music, you will deliver high-quality lessons that explore a range of musical genres, instruments, and composition skills. You will inspire pupils to engage with music both practically and theoretically while helping them develop their confidence and musicality.
Responsibilities of a Music Teacher:
- Deliver engaging and creative Music lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5
- Encourage performance, composition, and appreciation of music from diverse styles and cultures
- Prepare students for assessments and, where applicable, GCSE Music examinations
- Maintain a positive classroom environment that fosters creativity and enthusiasm
- Coordinate with colleagues for school concerts, productions, and extracurricular activities
- Manage instruments, music technology, and equipment safely and effectively
- Provide individual or small group instrumental/vocal support where needed
- Promote a passion for music within and beyond the classroom
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Contribute to the wider school community through musical enrichment
Music Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Degree in Music or a related field
- Experience teaching Music in UK secondary schools
- Strong instrumental/vocal ability and musical knowledge
- Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
- Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
If you believe in the power of music to engage, connect, and elevate student learning, apply today as a Teacher of Music!
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive pay reflective of your experience and qualifications
- Flexible contracts that support your lifestyle and career plans
- Access to a wide range of school settings
- Ongoing support and development from a team of experienced consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Music Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.