Music Teacher – Secondary Schools
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Leeds & Wakefield | September Start | Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Are you a passionate Music Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity this September? Do you want to inspire young people through performance, creativity, and musical expression?
Join supportive and welcoming secondary schools across Leeds and Wakefield, teaching students aged 11–18 and helping them develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music. These opportunities are ideal for ECTs and experienced teachers seeking long-term placements with the potential to become permanent roles.
What you’ll do:
1. Deliver engaging and inspiring Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
2. Teach a broad and balanced music curriculum including performance, composition, listening skills, and music theory.
3. Support students in developing practical skills through instrumental work, vocal performance, and music technology where applicable.
4. Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum and examination specifications.
5. Encourage creativity, confidence, and participation in classroom and extracurricular music activities.
6. Work collaboratively with department staff to support student progress and attainment.
Who we’re looking for:
7. Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification).
8. ECTs and experienced Music Teachers welcome to apply.
9. Teachers with experience delivering Music in a secondary school setting.
10. Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities.
11. Passionate educators committed to nurturing creativity and student confidence through music.
What this role offers:
Pay:
12. ECTs / Early Career Teachers: £168.80 – £178.58 per day
13. Main Pay Scale (M1–M6): £168.80 – £232.58 per day
14. Upper Pay Scale (UPS): £243.45 – £261.79 per day
Pay rates dependent on experience, qualifications, and assignment responsibilities.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am – 3:30 pm
15. September starts available
16. Long-term placements & temp-to-perm opportunities
17. Opportunity to teach in supportive and creative secondary schools.
18. Potential for permanent teaching opportunities within partner schools.
19. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
Click apply today to secure your Music teaching role for September and inspire the next generation of musicians and performers.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.