Job Description

Role: Graduate Trainee Music Teacher
Location: Leicester
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: From 28,921 per annum
Contract: Full-time | Paid Teacher Training | Opportunity for Permanent Role
Get Paid to Train as a Music Teacher - Right Here in Leicester Graduate Trainee Music Teacher
Are you a final-year student or recent graduate from a top UK university with a predicted or achieved 2:1 or higher in Music, Music Performance, Music Technology, or a related subject?
Looking to begin your teaching career with financial support, hands-on classroom experience, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -- all without paying university tuition?
This is your opportunity to join a salaried, school-based teacher training programme in a vibrant Leicester secondary school. You'll develop your skills in real classrooms from day one, be mentored by experienced educators, and qualify as a Music teacher in just one academic year.
What This Programme Offers Graduate Trainee Music Teacher

• 28,921+ salary while you train -- no tuition fees or student debt
• Gain QTS by July 2026
• Train in a supportive, arts-friendly Leicester secondary school
• Receive expert mentoring from experienced Music teachers and educational leaders
• Guaranteed permanent teaching position within the Trust upon successful completion
• Access to CPD, performance opportunities, and leadership development post-QTS

Who We're Looking For Graduate Trainee Music Teacher
We're looking for aspiring Music teachers who:

• Hold (or are predicted) a 2:1 or above in Music, Music Technology, Music Education, or a closely related discipline
• Are graduating in 2025 or have recently graduated from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
• Are passionate about music education and inspiring young people through creativity and performance
• Can commit to one full academic year of school-based training in Leicester (Sept 2025 - July 2026)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK (We are unable to provide visa sponsorship)

Why Start Your Teaching Career in Leicester?
Leicester boasts a thriving cultural scene and a network of supportive, inclusive schools with strong arts departments. As part of a respected Multi Academy Trust, you'll benefit from:

• A structured, fully funded training experience
• Daily support and long-term career prospects
• The chance to share your musical passion and creativity with the next generation

How to Apply
Send your CV directly to James at KPI Education.
Kickstart your teaching career -- earn while you train, develop your talent in the classroom, and become a qualified Music teacher by July 2026.
Let me know if you'd like help with a custom CV or cover letter to accompany your application.
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