training and education
E-learning modules
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Cambridge
Are you an accomplished musician with the pedagogical vision to orchestrate a transformative learning environment?
Do you possess the versatility to cultivate both technical virtuosity and creative composition across diverse genres?
We are seeking a high-caliber Qualified Music Teacher (QTS) for a permanent position at our partner Secondary School in Cambridge, commencing this September. This school is a hub for creative expression and is looking for a specialist who can deliver high-impact lessons that balance performance, composition, and appraising. If you are looking for a long-term career move where you can lead a classroom toward musical mastery and foster a vibrant extracurricular culture, this is the role for you.
Your Strategic Impact: Responsibilities
- Musical Excellence: Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to lead A-Level Music or BTEC Level 3 Sound Engineering cohorts.
- Performance Advocacy: Cultivate a classroom environment where students feel confident performing individually and as part of an ensemble, regardless of their starting point.
- GCSE & A-Level Mastery: Lead students through exam specifications (Eduqas/AQA/OCR), focusing on high-level analysis of set works, advanced harmony, and sophisticated composition.
- Extracurricular Heartbeat: Take a leading role in the school's musical life by directing choirs, orchestras, or contemporary bands, and coordinating high-profile seasonal concerts.
- Technology Integration: Utilise modern software (Logic Pro, Sibelius, or MuseScore) to ensure students are equipped with 21st-century composition and production skills.
- Pastoral Commitment: Take on a form tutor role, providing holistic support and academic mentoring to a dedicated group of students.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. A degree in Music, Music Performance, or a related discipline.
- Subject Versatility: Exceptional command of musical theory and the ability to demonstrate across multiple instruments (Keyboard/Piano proficiency is highly desirable).
- Creative Presence: The ability to foster a "fail-safe" environment where students feel empowered to experiment with sound and creative expression.
- Collaborative Spirit: A desire to work closely with the Performing Arts team to organise whole-school productions and cross-curricular projects.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Permanent Stability: This is a direct-hire permanent contract starting in September, offering long-term professional security and growth.
- Cambridge Hub: Join a school community in a city world-renowned for its musical heritage and academic distinction.
- Expert Negotiation: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant, who will manage the recruitment process and advocate for a package that reflects your expertise.
- Certified Training: Access to free, certified CPD in Performing Arts Pedagogy, Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to our team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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