Supply Music Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start
Location: Stroud
Contract: Supply / Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Are you an inspiring Music teacher looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are currently seeking enthusiastic Supply Music Teachers to support secondary schools across Stroud, with regular cover available particularly in Music – though we also welcome teachers from all specialisms. Supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a healthier work-life balance, explore different school settings, and continue refining your teaching practice without the pressures of a permanent contract. Many supply roles also lead to longer‑term or permanent opportunities, giving you the freedom to choose while keeping future pathways open.
This school provides a warm, supportive, and aspirational environment where students are recognised as individuals and encouraged to reach their full potential. Its values contribute to a culture where every learner feels motivated, supported, and inspired. With a broad, enriching curriculum delivered by passionate staff, and a strong emphasis on creativity, independence, and personal growth, the school helps students thrive academically and artistically. A wide programme of clubs, ensembles, performances, and enrichment opportunities ensures that students can explore and develop their musical interests within a community built on positive relationships and shared ambition.
Why This School?
* A welcoming, inclusive community grounded in shared values
* A culture built on respect, positive relationships, and high expectations
* Strong pastoral systems that prioritise wellbeing and character development
* Leadership committed to staff training, development, and wellbeing
* A dynamic and creative environment serving the wider Stroud area
About the Role
As a Supply Music Teacher, you will deliver engaging, structured lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students build musical understanding, performance skills, and creative confidence. You’ll bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and strong subject knowledge into a variety of classroom settings. You will establish positive routines quickly, maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere, and inspire students to enjoy Music-whether through performing, composing, or listening. Your contribution will support the school’s dedication to high‑quality teaching and a values‑driven, ambitious curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach engaging and well‑planned Music lessons across KS3 and KS4
* Support students in developing performance, composition, and listening skills
* Follow school policies, schemes of work, and provided lesson plans
* Maintain a calm, structured, and creative learning environment
* Encourage students to participate, explore ideas, and develop confidence in Music
* Provide additional support to students needing help with focus, confidence, or behaviour
* Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive, community‑driven ethos
* Promote a love of music, creativity, and positive learning attitudes
What We’re Looking For
* QTS or relevant secondary Music teaching experience
* Strong classroom management and communication skills
* Ability to motivate and support students of all abilities
* A positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable teaching approach
* Passion for Music, performance, creativity, and developing young musicians
* Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values
* Experience in secondary education preferred; ECTs are welcome
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
* Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
* Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
* Free Safeguarding training
* Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
* Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
* All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
* Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
* This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.