At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through dynamic music lessons and lead extracurricular activities.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community in Sudbury that values creativity and staff well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Access to well-resourced facilities and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of music for students and nurture their creative confidence.
- Qualifications: Must have QTS or QTLS and a passion for teaching music.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £150 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a dynamic Music Teacher ready to nurture musical talent, performance skills, and creative confidence in secondary students? Randstad Education is currently seeking a passionate Music Teacher to join a vibrant creative arts department at a secondary school in Sudbury. Whether you are an experienced Music Teacher looking for an exciting new role in Suffolk or an ambitious Early Career Music Teacher eager to establish strong roots, this position provides a brilliant platform to share your musical expertise.
You will join a supportive, well-resourced department equipped with practice rooms, instruments, and music technology software, working alongside colleagues who collaborate closely to make music accessible and engaging for all learners.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Inspiring Music Lessons: Plan and teach practical and theoretical music sessions across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE), spanning composition, performance, and music history.
- Full Curriculum Ownership: Take full responsibility for class preparation, practical rehearsals, ongoing student assessment, and coursework moderation.
- Build Creative Confidence: Guide students across diverse musical genres, composition software, and instrumental skills, creating an inclusive atmosphere where all abilities thrive.
- Extracurricular Enrichment: Lead or support school bands, choirs, ensembles, and seasonal concerts to enrich the wider cultural life of the school community.
- Maintain Studio & Equipment Standards: Ensure instruments, technology suites, and practice spaces are maintained and used safely while upholding clear classroom expectations.
Candidate Profile
- Enthusiastic, skilled Music Teacher with strong subject knowledge and confident classroom leadership.
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
- Proven track record of working as a Music Teacher within a UK secondary school setting.
- Excellent musicality, communication skills, and the ability to inspire students of all performance levels.
- Effective classroom and studio management strategies grounded in positive encouragement.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
What We Offer
- Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming Sudbury school community that genuinely values creative arts, staff well-being, and continuous development.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
Ready to inspire the next generation of musicians in Sudbury? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!
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