Music Teacher

Music Teacher

Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP or from Easter 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join our vibrant secondary school in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who can inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 through engaging, well‑structured lessons that celebrate creativity, performance, and musical understanding.

You will join a committed and supportive department that values both academic achievement and the wider enrichment of the school community through music.

What We’re Looking For

• A PGCE in Secondary Education (Music or a related specialism).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is highly desirable.
• Strong subject knowledge across a wide range of musical styles, traditions and technologies.
• Confidence in delivering practical, theoretical and performance-based lessons.
• Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and fostering a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Prepare students for GCSE Music, including performance, composition and listening components.
• Develop enrichment opportunities such as choirs, ensembles, or instrumental clubs.
• Support school concerts, productions, and community events.
• Assess, record and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning.

Why Join the school?

• A supportive and collaborative Music and Arts faculty.
• Access to well-equipped music rooms, instruments and digital music technology.
• Strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• A school culture that champions creativity and celebrates student talent.
• Opportunities to shape the musical life of a thriving Bristol school community.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Chris Moon at
Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews: To be scheduled upon shortlisting.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.