Music Teacher

Music Teacher - Rugby Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Salary: £179 - £255 a day Contract: Maternity cover Start Date: Immediate Clarence Recruitment is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Rugby. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inspiring young musicians and developing students' appreciation of music through engaging and creative lessons. The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and enrichment, offering students a wide range of musical opportunities including performances, ensembles, productions, and extracurricular activities. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, following the national curriculum and the school's schemes of work while adapting teaching to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and starting points. Teach a balanced programme of practical and theoretical music, including performance, composition, listening, appraisal, notation, musical vocabulary, and the use of appropriate music technology. Develop pupils' confidence and technical ability in performance, composition, improvisation, listening, and critical appraisal, providing regular opportunities for individual, paired, and ensemble work. Use formative and summative assessment effectively to monitor attainment, identify gaps, provide constructive feedback, maintain accurate records, and report clearly on pupil progress in line with school policies. Organise and support concerts, performances, school productions, and extracurricular music activities. Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and achievement. Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives. Person Specification Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, with evidence of successful teacher training and a secure understanding of professional teaching standards. A degree in Music, Music Education, Performing Arts, or a closely related discipline, supported by strong subject knowledge across performance, composition, listening, appraisal, and music theory. Recent experience teaching Music in a secondary school environment, ideally across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to plan coherent schemes of work, deliver practical and theory-based lessons, and prepare pupils for relevant assessments. A proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage pupils of different starting points and abilities through inclusive, creative teaching, clear modelling, purposeful practical work, and appropriately adapted support and challenge. Strong classroom management, organisation, and communication skills, including the confidence to establish high expectations, maintain a safe and productive environment for practical music-making, and build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families. Commitment to supporting students both academically and creatively. What We Offer A competitive salary package. Access to excellent music facilities and resources. Supportive leadership and collaborative department. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. A positive school culture focused on student success and wellbeing. Dedicated support from Clarence Recruitment from application through to placement. Meet Your Consultant Your dedicated consultant, Alan, brings more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. As a qualified teacher with QTS, he combines detailed knowledge of local schools with first-hand insight into the demands of today's classrooms. If you are considering your next teaching role or simply want to talk through the current market, Alan will be pleased to support you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunities currently available. Safeguarding and Compliance Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment. Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations. Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation