Company: Marchant Recruitment
Location: Northampton
Posted: May 11th, 2026
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A welcoming and well-regarded Good secondary school in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join its successful Performing Arts department with an ASAP start. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about music education and inspiring pupils through performance, creativity, and musical understanding.
About the School
This Good secondary school in Northampton is known for its supportive leadership, inclusive ethos, and commitment to delivering a broad and engaging curriculum. The school encourages pupils to explore both academic and creative subjects, helping them to develop confidence, teamwork, and self-expression.
Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged. Teachers are supported through strong leadership, shared planning, and clear systems that allow them to focus on delivering engaging lessons.
Music plays an important role in the school community. The Performing Arts department offers pupils opportunities to participate in concerts, school productions, ensembles, and extracurricular music groups. The department is well-equipped with rehearsal spaces and a range of instruments, allowing pupils to explore both practical and theoretical aspects of music.
About the Role
The successful candidate will teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that develop pupils’ musical skills, creativity, and understanding of different musical styles and traditions.
You will encourage pupils to develop confidence in performing, composing, and analysing music. Lessons should promote creativity while also building core musical skills such as rhythm, notation, listening, and collaboration.
The role also includes supporting the wider musical life of the school through concerts, performances, and extracurricular activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4
Teaching performance, composition, and music theory
Supporting pupils in developing practical musical skills using instruments and voice
Encouraging creativity and confidence through group performance and collaboration
Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback
Contributing to the development of the Music curriculum and resources
Supporting school concerts, performances, and extracurricular music activities
Maintaining music equipment and rehearsal spaces
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge in Music
Be confident teaching both practical and theoretical elements of the subject
Demonstrate enthusiasm for music education and pupil engagement
Possess strong classroom management and organisational skills
Be willing to contribute to the wider musical life of the school
Why Join This School
Good secondary school with a supportive leadership team
Strong Performing Arts department with active extracurricular opportunities
Well-equipped music facilities and rehearsal spaces
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Positive school culture focused on pupil engagement and achievement
Salary
MPS/UPS depending on experience.
Application
To apply for this Music Teacher role in Northampton, please submit your CV.