Music Teacher

Job Description

Flourish Education is recruiting for a Music Teacher to join a secondary school in Solihull, starting in September 2026 and continuing until July 2027. The role offers the opportunity to teach Music across KS3 and KS4, supporting students to develop their musical knowledge, practical skills and confidence.

The successful Music Teacher will plan and deliver lessons covering both practical and theoretical elements of the subject, assess student progress and maintain positive classroom expectations. This position would suit an experienced Music Teacher or an ECT looking to develop their teaching within a secondary school.

Job Role:

  • Plan and deliver Music lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Teach musical theory, composition and performance
  • Use a range of teaching methods to engage students with different abilities
  • Monitor and assess student progress
  • Provide feedback to support students' development
  • Encourage pupils to participate in practical and performance activities
  • Maintain good behaviour and clear classroom expectations
  • Work with colleagues to support Music and Performing Arts activities
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school where required

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
  • Previous experience teaching Music within a secondary school
  • Strong knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Music curriculum
  • Good subject knowledge and a passion for Music
  • Ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
  • Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
  • Flexible and reliable approach to teaching

Benefits of Working as a Music Teacher with Flourish Education:

  • Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 per day, equivalent to £34,068 to £46,937 based on a full-time position across a full school year, dependent on experience (M1–M6)
  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension contributions
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact with a dedicated consultant
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement

Location

This Music Teacher role is based in Solihull and is easily accessible from Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Olton, Acocks Green, Hall Green, Sheldon, Birmingham, Coventry and surrounding areas. The school has good transport links and is accessible by both car and public transport.

If you are a Music Teacher looking for a new opportunity, apply today or contact Ellie at Flourish Education for further information.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.