Music Teacher (QTS) / Music Instructor

Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP – May Half Term (with potential extension to the end of the academic year)

Link3 Recruitment are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Music Teacher (QTS) or Music Instructor to join a secondary school in Leicester on a temporary basis.

This role involves teaching Music across Key Stages 3 to 5 (Year 7 – Year 12), delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that inspire students of all abilities.

The Role:

• Teaching Music across KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Planning and delivering well-structured, engaging lessons
• Assessing, tracking, and supporting student progress
• Contributing positively to the wider music department and school community
• Maintaining high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant experience as a Music Instructor
• Previous experience teaching Music in secondary schools
• Strong subject knowledge and a clear passion for Music
• Experience teaching across multiple key stages (KS3–KS5)
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• The ability to start immediately

What’s on Offer:

• A rewarding teaching role in a supportive school environment
• Opportunity to teach across a broad age range and key stages
• Potential for the role to be extended until the end of the academic year
• Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Essential Requirements

All applicants must have:

• A valid Right to Work in the UK (verified as part of our safeguarding checks)
• An Enhanced DBS Check (Child Workforce) or registration on the Update Service
• Minimum GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) for roles below Cover Supervisor level, with evidence provided

If you are a dedicated Music specialist with proven secondary school experience and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to Hannah@link3recruitment.co.uk