Music Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of Music Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time Start Date: September 2026 Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Music to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in Rugby from September 2026. The school is seeking an enthusiastic practitioner who can inspire students through engaging and creative music lessons while promoting a love of music both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience and the needs of the school. They will play a key role in developing students' musical skills, creativity, and appreciation of a wide range of musical genres and traditions. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Have a degree in Music or a related subject. Have experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting. Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for music education. Be able to teach practical and theoretical aspects of the Music curriculum effectively. Have the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities. Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills. Be willing to contribute to extracurricular activities, including choirs, ensembles, concerts, and school productions. Have a commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. Work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. What We Offer: A welcoming and supportive school community. A well-resourced Music department with excellent facilities and opportunities for performance. Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities. A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance. The opportunity to contribute to a rich extracurricular programme and school productions. Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS, dependent on experience. Whether you are an experienced Music Teacher or an ambitious ECT looking to start your career in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today as the school is looking to appoint for September and interviews will be arranged shortly. Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references