Music Teacher - Leeds - Secondary

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311038831
Salary: £120 - £240/day
Job Published: 17 August 2026

🎵 Music Teacher – Leeds

🌟 Inspire. Create. Perform. Make an Impact.

📍 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
🎼 Role: Music Teacher
💷 Salary: Pay to Scale
📅 Contract: Full-time | Contract
🚀 Start Date: September


🎶 The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, creative and inspirational Music Teacher to join a supportive school in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can inspire pupils through performance, composition, listening and practical music-making, while maintaining high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

ECTs are welcome to apply. 🌟

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, high-quality Music lessons across the relevant key stages.
  • Develop pupils' skills in performance, composition, musical theory and listening.
  • Inspire creativity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation of music. 🎹🎤
  • Use assessment effectively to support pupil progress.
  • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND.
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour, achievement and professional conduct.
  • Contribute to concerts, ensembles, productions and extracurricular activities.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider life of the school.

⭐ We’re Looking For

  • QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
  • Strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for Music.
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour-management skills.
  • High expectations of every pupil.
  • A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider musical life of the school.

💫 What We Offer

  • 💷 Pay to Scale
  • 🎓 Professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • 🤝 A supportive and collaborative team.
  • 🎼 Opportunities to develop extracurricular Music.
  • 🌱 Support for ECTs where applicable.
  • ❤️ A positive, inclusive school culture.

🛡️ Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.

📩 Ready to Inspire?

If you're a creative and ambitious Music Teacher ready to make a difference in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you! 🎵🚀

The school expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.