Music Teacher | Comprehensive School | Walsall

Position: Music Teacher
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS4

Creative Teaching Opportunity in a Community-Focused School

A community-focused comprehensive school in Walsall is seeking to appoint a Music Teacher to join its team from September. This role offers the opportunity to support students in developing musical skills creativity and performance confidence within a supportive department.

Music plays an important role in the wider life of the school contributing to performances events and enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year.

About the Role

You will teach Music across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 delivering lessons that combine practical performance listening skills and music theory. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of different musical styles while building confidence in performance and composition.

The role may involve supporting school performances rehearsals and music-related activities helping to maintain student engagement with the subject beyond the classroom.

You will work as part of a collaborative department that supports consistent teaching and shared resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver lessons covering performance composition and theory

• Support students in developing practical musical skills

• Prepare students for GCSE Music assessments where required

• Organise and support rehearsals and performance opportunities

• Monitor student progress and maintain assessment records

• Maintain music equipment and classroom resources

• Encourage participation in musical activities across the school

The School Environment

This comprehensive school in Walsall provides a supportive environment where creative subjects are encouraged as part of a balanced curriculum. The Music department includes dedicated teaching spaces that support both classroom learning and performance practice.

Staff work collaboratively across departments and students are encouraged to take part in performances and creative activities. The school maintains clear expectations for behaviour and engagement helping lessons remain focused and productive.

Leadership supports staff development and values creative contribution to school life.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher who can deliver engaging Music lessons and encourage student participation in both classroom and performance settings.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Music

• Confidence supporting student performance activities

• Good classroom management skills

• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to support extracurricular music activities

• Experience preparing students for GCSE Music

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Music Teacher role in Walsall starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.