Music Teacher – Secondary School (St Albans)

About the role

We are seeking a caring and engaging Music Teacher with QTS or QTLS to join a thriving secondary school in St Albans. The position starts in September 2026 and offers the chance to contribute to a department that consistently exceeds national performance benchmarks.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Music curriculum across key stages, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
• Maintain pupil focus and motivation during lessons.
• Introduce innovative ideas and resources to enhance the music programme.
• Serve as a form tutor, providing pastoral support to a designated group of students.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
• Proven experience teaching music in a secondary school setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to keep pupils on task.
• Based in or near St Albans, or willing to commute.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate (GBP 160‑245).
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (MPS) or Upper Secondary Pension Scheme (UPS).
• Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Excellent teaching facilities and onsite parking.