Secondary Music Teacher

Secondary Music Teacher – Ellesmere Port – September Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking a creative, inspiring, and dynamic Secondary Music Teacher for a variety of daily, short-term, and long-term supply placements at supportive secondary schools across the Ellesmere Port area.

• Deliver practical and theoretical Music lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with potential KS5/A-Level opportunities).
• Inspire students of all abilities to engage with performance, composition, music technology, and a diverse range of musical genres.
• Seamlessly step into different music departments across Ellesmere Port to cover day-to-day, short-term absences, or planned long-term leaves.
• For longer-term placements, may support or lead school ensembles, choirs, or upcoming musical performances.

• Degree in Music, Music Performance, or related creative discipline, and/or UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/ECT).
• Previous experience as a Secondary Music Teacher teaching the UK Music curriculum.
• Strong practical musicianship (instrumental or vocal), familiarity with music tech software (Sibelius, Logic, Garage Band), and excellent classroom management.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Based in or able to commute to schools throughout Ellesmere Port.

• Choose flexible daily supply or consistent long-term placements.
• Competitive daily rates matching scale and experience.
• Work in highly accessible schools with excellent transport links across Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, and the Wirral.
• Dedicated consultant support and simple online timesheets.

Academics is a dedicated Teacher Supply & Recruitment Agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.