Music Teacher in Birkenhead

Music Teacher – Wirral

Full-time | Long-Term Role | September Start
A vibrant secondary school in The Wirral is looking to appoint a Music Teacher who can inspire creativity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Milk Education is supporting an inclusive and ambitious secondary school seeking a talented Music Teacher to join their Performing Arts department. The school has a strong commitment to the arts and believes creative subjects play a vital role in developing confident, well-rounded young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a department where students are encouraged to perform, compose and develop their musical talents both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to concerts, productions and extracurricular music activities across the academic year.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering engaging lessons covering performance, composition and music appreciation.
• Preparing students for assessments and GCSE examinations.
• Encouraging participation in school performances, concerts and productions.
• Supporting students of varying abilities to develop their musical confidence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Performing Arts department.

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting.
• Strong musical knowledge and practical skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire young musicians.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for creative education and student achievement.

Why choose Milk Education?

At Milk, we take the time to understand your career goals and match you with schools where you can build confidence, develop your teaching practice and genuinely thrive.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.