Music Teacher - Sawbridgeworth

Music Teacher

• Location: Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

• Start Date: September 2026

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: MPS / UPS (Dependent on experience)

Wayman Education is seeking an inspiring and talented Music Teacher to join a vibrant and highly creative performing arts faculty at an exceptional secondary school in Sawbridgeworth. This full-time, permanent position is scheduled to start in September 2026 and is open to both experienced musicians looking for a new classroom environment and ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The school prides itself on its inclusive culture and strong support for creative arts subjects. The music department is well-resourced with modern technology, practice rooms, and a wide array of instruments, aiming to foster musical confidence, practical skill, and a lifelong appreciation for music among students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with potential opportunities to teach A-Level or vocational music courses for a suitably qualified candidate).

• Develop students' skills in musical performance, composition, listening, and appraisal across a diverse range of genres, traditions, and historical periods.

• Incorporate music technology (such as DAWs and notation software) effectively into lessons to enhance curriculum delivery.

• Assess, track, and report on student progress and practical performance levels in line with GCSE exam board specifications and school grading systems.

• Enrich the wider school community by leading or supporting extracurricular music clubs, choirs, ensembles, and school concert productions.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in Music, Music Performance, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: A proven track record of teaching music within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).

• Skills: Strong instrumental or vocal proficiency, confident classroom management techniques, and a passion for leading both practical workshops and theoretical lessons.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Wayman Education: We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.

To Apply

If you are a dedicated Music specialist looking to secure a permanent role for September 2026 in Sawbridgeworth, please submit your CV today through the application link.