Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching is working with a secondary school in Southampton to recruit a passionate and creative Music Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven school environment where high standards, clear behaviour expectations, and a strong sense of community allow teachers to focus on delivering high-quality lessons. The school is looking for a Music specialist who can engage and motivate students through thoughtful, creative teaching and contribute positively to the wider school community.

This role would suit a confident classroom practitioner who is enthusiastic about Music education and keen to join a growing secondary setting with opportunities for development.

• Teach Music across the secondary phase
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
• Inspire pupils through performance, theory, and creative musical practice
• Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development within Music and the wider Creative Arts team
• Support students' progress through effective assessment and feedback
• Take part in enrichment opportunities and wider school life

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• A passionate and creative Music specialist
• Strong subject knowledge and secondary teaching experience
• Evidence of recent professional development
• A teacher with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Someone eager to join a supportive and growing school community

• Position: Music Teacher (QTS)
• Location: Southampton
• Start Date:ASAP
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary:£32,916 - £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)

• QTS required
• Secondary Music teaching experience preferred
• Safeguarding training required (can be provided)

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS required
• Ability to provide two professional references

• Confidential support throughout the application process
• Expert guidance in preparing for interview
• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• A dedicated consultant with strong local school knowledge

If you are a Music Teacher available to start as soon as possible and looking for a permanent role in Southampton, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to register your interest.