Connex - East Midlands
Music Teacher
Derby
Up to £1160 per week
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK
About the Role
- Music Teacher
- 5 days per week, 8:30 – 15:30
- Starting Sept 2026 – ongoing for full academic year
- Potential for offer of permanent position
- Working with KS3 KS4 and KS5 students
- Occasionally supporting with Media and Performing Arts lessons
About the School
This is a large Secondary school located in Derby city centre. The school has a current Ofsted grading of ‘Good’ which it has held for almost a decade. The school is known for having a strong, dedicated leadership team that has prioritised the personal development of its pupils which has been extremely effective. Staff who have worked temporarily at the school have commented on the welcoming nature of the staff and pupils as well as the exceptional support given to newly appointed staff.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Person Specification
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
- Experience of working as a Music teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
- The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a Music teacher.
- A minimum of 2 school based references
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.