Job Title: Music Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £140 – £200 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (role types may vary)
Are you a passionate Music Teacher—or an enthusiastic ECT—looking for new opportunities in the Taunton area?
Are you confident delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3–KS4, with the potential for KS5 depending on school need?
Are you open to exploring a range of upcoming roles starting in January?
TeacherActive is welcoming expressions of interest from Music Teachers for potential vacancies in secondary schools across Taunton from January 2026. Local schools are forecasting staffing needs within their Creative Arts and Performing Arts departments, making this a great time to register your interest ahead of the new-year hiring period.
Whether you’re seeking full-time teaching, looking to expand your experience across different school settings, or hoping to secure a longer-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold QTS or are an ECT beginning your teaching career
Have strong subject knowledge across the Music curriculum
Are confident teaching practical and theory-based lessons to mixed-ability groups
Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent classroom management
Enjoy being part of a collaborative Performing Arts or Creative Arts team
What You Can Expect:
Access to a variety of Music teaching opportunities in Taunton secondary schools
Potential for both short-term and long-term placements
Supportive school environments with strong arts departments
Opportunities to build a profile locally and secure future permanent positions
Why Register with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions)
Free CPD and development opportunities via our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for ongoing support
£200 referral bonus for every teacher or TA you refer (T&Cs apply)
If you're a motivated Music Teacher and would like to hear about January teaching opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to support you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services