Music Teacher

Company: Prospero Teaching
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching is working with a secondary school in Southampton to recruit a passionate and creative Music Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven school environment where high standards, clear behaviour expectations, and a strong sense of community allow teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons. The school is looking for a Music specialist who can engage and motivate students through thoughtful, creative teaching and contribute positively to the wider school community.

This role would suit a confident classroom practitioner who is enthusiastic about Music education and keen to join a growing secondary setting with opportunities for development.

The Role:

  • Teach Music across the secondary phase
  • Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
  • Inspire pupils through performance, theory, and creative musical practice
  • Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment
  • Contribute to curriculum development within Music and the wider Creative Arts team
  • Support students’ progress through effective assessment and feedback
  • Take part in enrichment opportunities and wider school life

The School Is Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
  • A passionate and creative Music specialist
  • Strong subject knowledge and secondary teaching experience
  • Evidence of recent professional development
  • A teacher with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
  • Someone eager to join a supportive and growing school community

Contract Details:

  • Position: Music Teacher (QTS)
  • Location: Southampton
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Salary:£32,916 – £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

  • QTS required
  • Secondary Music teaching experience preferred
  • Safeguarding training required (can be provided)

Eligibility:

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS required
  • Ability to provide two professional references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

  • Confidential support throughout the application process
  • Expert guidance in preparing for interview
  • Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • A dedicated consultant with strong local school knowledge

If you are a Music Teacher available to start as soon as possible and looking for a permanent role in Southampton, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to register your interest.

Posted: April 29th, 2026