Music Teacher in Newport

Music Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Newport, South Wales

Pay Rate: From £172.98 per day

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Starting September 2026 until end of academic year

Are you a passionate Music Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to share your love of music with young people?

Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in the Newport area to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Teacher for a full academic year position starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where creativity is valued, student achievement is celebrated, and staff are encouraged to bring energy and innovation into the classroom.

The successful candidate will play a key role in inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop their musical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence through engaging and inclusive lessons.

The Role

As a Music Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire students to develop their performance, composition, and listening skills
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress
• Contribute to extracurricular music activities, performances, and school events where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Music at secondary school level
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for music education
• Can engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Possesses excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Is committed to supporting students both academically and personally

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK

Teaching Personnel can support successful applicants with obtaining the necessary compliance documentation.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities within a wide network of secondary schools
• Long-term and permanent teaching opportunities
• Support throughout every stage of your placement

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of musicians and make a positive impact within a thriving secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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