Music Teacher – Handsworth

Music Teacher – September 2026 

Zest Education is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to inspire students and bring creativity to life within a vibrant secondary school in Handsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to shape young musicians, nurture talent and make a meaningful impact through the power of music.

About the Role

You will play a key part in delivering engaging, high‑quality music lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence. The school has a strong commitment to the arts, making it an ideal environment for a teacher who thrives on creativity, collaboration and student success.

Responsibilities

• High‑quality lesson planning — Deliver well‑structured, inspiring lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum.
• Student motivation — Encourage learners to explore musical expression, performance and creativity.
• Adaptive teaching — Use varied strategies and resources to support different learning needs.
• Progress monitoring — Assess, track and provide constructive feedback to help students grow.
• Collaborative projects — Work with colleagues to develop performances and cross‑curricular opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where students feel confident to express themselves.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Music Education qualification.
• Strong knowledge of music theory, performance techniques and a broad range of genres.
• Experience teaching students with varied abilities and musical backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage learners.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills.
• A genuine passion for music education and developing young musicians.

Contract & Working Pattern

This role begins September 2026 and runs for a minimum of one term, with flexible part‑time or full‑time options available — ideal for teachers seeking balance while still making a meaningful impact.

Why Join Zest Education?

At Zest, we’re committed to supporting our teachers with everything they need to thrive. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing professional development
• A friendly, approachable team with over 50 years of education recruitment experience
• A personable, honest and professional service that puts your wellbeing first

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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