Music Teacher

Music Teacher 
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Will run till December 2024

Cover People is working with a thriving secondary school in South Manchester who are looking for a dedicated and passionate Music Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to make a difference in students' musical journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons tailored to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Provide both individual and group instruction to nurture students' musical development.
• Create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where all students feel encouraged and motivated.
• Manage and maintain musical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are well-cared for.
• Regularly assess students' progress, offering constructive feedback to help them achieve their full potential.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in music education, incorporating new methods and technologies into lessons.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching music at the secondary school level.
• Strong understanding of music theory, history, and performance.
• Proficiency in multiple musical instruments.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for inspiring and motivating students.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

Essential Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, enthusiastic teaching approach.
• Reliability and punctuality in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• An inspirational teaching style, able to captivate and engage students.
• Creative initiative in developing innovative teaching methods.
• A genuine passion for music education.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid DBS Certificate on the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• Two professional references.
• The right to work in the UK.

What Cover People UK can offer:

• Paid to Scale
• A dedicated consultant who will work on your behalf to secure you work
• Long and short term assignments
• Ongoing free CPD throughout the course of the academic year e.g. behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment methods and strategies, cover supervisor course, etc
• A ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’ with the opportunity to earn up to £100 per referral

If you would like to discuss this role further you can contact Joe at Cover People UK or apply with your most up to date CV. Cover People UK are working on behalf of schools in Manchester. All candidates will be subject to register with the agency and will need to have a full enhanced DBS along with other regulation checks.