Music Teacher | Independent School | Derby

Position: Music Teacher
Location: Derby
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Music Teaching Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Derby is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join its successful Performing Arts department from September. This is a full-time role within a nurturing and academically ambitious school that values creativity, performance, and exceptional teaching.

Music is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop performance skills, creativity, musical understanding, and confidence through a broad and engaging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach Music across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that foster creativity, musical appreciation, and technical development.

Students will study performance, composition, listening, music theory, and music technology while exploring a wide range of genres, styles, and historical influences.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Music examinations, supporting them in achieving excellent outcomes while encouraging participation in concerts, productions, ensembles, and extracurricular music opportunities.

You will work collaboratively within a successful Performing Arts department while benefiting from smaller class sizes, specialist facilities, and a strong focus on personalised learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based Music lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Music examinations

• Support performance, composition, and musical development

• Lead or contribute to choirs, ensembles, concerts, and productions

• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and achievement

The School Environment

This independent school in Derby provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Music department benefits from specialist facilities, smaller class sizes, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on creativity, performance, and student success.

Leadership values subject expertise, innovation, and professional development while fostering a supportive and collaborative staff culture.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Music performance and theory

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Music

• Experience working in an independent school setting

• Ability to lead extracurricular music activities or ensembles

• Experience with music technology or composition software

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Music Teacher role in an independent school in Derby starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.