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Music Teacher - Secondary School January 2026 Start
Location: Near Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (2 Terms)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and imaginative Music Teacher to join a creative and forward-thinking secondary school near Bradford-on-Avon. Starting in January 2026, this two-term role is perfect for a teacher who wants to inspire students through music in a school that celebrates the arts and values innovation in education.

Why This School?

• A vibrant and creative learning environment where the arts are central to the school's identity
• A supportive leadership team that encourages professional growth and creative freedom
• Excellent music facilities, including dedicated practice rooms, performance spaces, and digital resources
• A strong culture of collaboration across departments, with regular school productions and arts events
• Located in a beautiful area with excellent transport links to Bath, Trowbridge, and surrounding towns

About the Role
You'll be delivering engaging and inclusive music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, nurturing students' musical talents and encouraging creative expression. The school offers a broad curriculum and actively supports extracurricular music activities, including choirs, bands, and concerts.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver inspiring lessons that develop musical skills and appreciation
• Support and lead extracurricular music activities and school performances
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence in students
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Music, including theory and performance
• Experience teaching up to GCSE level
• Ability to lead ensembles or music clubs is desirable
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for music education and student development
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why Work with Monarch Education?

Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer:

• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
• Dedicated support from experienced consultants
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunities for professional development

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch url removed

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.