Music Teacher – County Durham Secondary School Long-term supply, MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum), September 2026 start. Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Music Teacher for a secondary school in County Durham, with a September 2026 start date. This is a long-term supply position within an established Arts department, suited to a specialist Music Teacher who can deliver inspiring, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4. The school is looking for someone with genuine passion for music education — a teacher who can engage students of all abilities, nurture creativity, and contribute positively to the wider life of the department. Opportunities to support extracurricular music activities may also be available depending on the needs of the school. What you'll be doing: Planning and delivering Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 Developing students' practical and theoretical musical skills Assessing and monitoring student progress in line with school policy Maintaining high standards of classroom management and student engagement Supporting extracurricular music provision where appropriate Upholding the school's commitment to safeguarding and student welfare You'll need: QTS or equivalent A degree in Music or a related discipline Experience teaching Music at secondary level Strong subject knowledge across both practical and theoretical elements The ability to inspire and engage students of all abilities Enhanced DBS on the Update Service What Teaching Personnel offers: MPS/UPS salary — £32,916 - £51,048 depending on experience Weekly pay via PAYE Dedicated consultant support Free CPD and ongoing professional development Opportunities for permanent employment Contract: Long-term supply | Start: September 2026 | Location: County Durham Send your CV or call. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.