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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Music looking for a new role in Manchester for the remainder of this academic year?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a specialist Music teacher to join a successful grammar school in Trafford from as soon as possible until July 2025. This is a temporary supply role to cover a long-term staff absence.
The Role
Teacher of Music to year 7 to Year 11 classes
Four days a week - Tuesday to Friday
Teaching understanding music, music composition and music performance with a focus on innovative practical lessons with strong behaviour management.
The ability to teach other subjects such as drama or performing arts to Key stage 3 would be beneficial.
The timetable is only key stage 3 and 1 year 11 class , however the school has a successful sixth form so experience of teaching Music and Music technology to A level would be beneficial.
The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers, experienced QTS practitioners and further education music specialists with experience of teaching music to students aged 11 to 18.
The School
Oversubscribed grammar school in Trafford LEA
Ofsted Outstanding
Mixed selective grammar school for students aged 11 to 18
Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.
"Pupils live up to the extremely high expectations set by the school for their academic achievement and their behaviour. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, achieve highly across a broad range of subjects"
To join us and be successful in this Music supply Teacher role, you will need to:
- Hold QTS Status or QTLS or be an NQT/ECT or have an equivalent Further education qualification such as PGCE14+, PGDE or Certificate of education.
- Experience of teaching in an Ofsted Outstanding school or Grammar school is desirable.
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
- Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Ideally be able to provide excellent references
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To be considered for this Music Teacher position or to hear more about other roles for next academic year call the Manchester office on , or email
