Music Teacher

Posting date:	01 December 2025
Salary:	£140 to £200 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 December 2025
Location:	Taunton
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	KP-MUS-TA-1-8985

Summary

Job Title: Music Teacher (QTS or ECT)
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £140–£200 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Do you love bringing music to life and inspiring students to discover their creative potential?
Are you confident teaching across KS3–KS4 and passionate about developing young performers?
Are you looking for a long-term Music role in Taunton with genuine scope to become permanent?

A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Taunton is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to join their thriving performing arts faculty. The school is known for its supportive leadership, strong sense of community, and commitment to nurturing both academic and artistic talent.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, this is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values creativity, collaboration, and high-quality teaching.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an ECT with strong Music curriculum knowledge

  
  

• Be confident teaching Music across KS3–KS4

  
  

• Bring an engaging, encouraging teaching style with strong classroom management

  
  

• Have a passion for performance, composition, and developing students’ musical confidence

  
  

• Contribute to ensembles, concerts, and extracurricular music opportunities

  
  The school offers:

  • A supportive SLT with a clear commitment to the performing arts

    
    

  • A well-equipped Music department with practice rooms and performance spaces

    
    

  • A friendly, collaborative staff culture

    
    

  • Opportunities to lead or support concerts, workshops, and enrichment activities

    
    

  • Genuine potential to move into a permanent post

    
    Why register with TeacherActive?

    • Competitive PAYE rates with no umbrella fees

      
      

    • Free CPD and development through My-Progression

      
      

    • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

      
      

    • Up to £200 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)

      
      

    • Trusted by schools across Somerset and the South West

      
      

      If you’re a motivated Music Teacher ready to inspire students and make your mark in a vibrant Taunton school, we’d love to hear from you.

      Email: Kyle.Payze@TeacherActive.com
      Phone: 0117 223 2200

      All suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role and invited to register with TeacherActive.

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
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