Job Description

Music Teacher - Watford
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: 33,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Do you ever dread going to work feeling under the weather? Or find every day dragging on like a dull, miserable grind?
Well... here comes the sun.
We're looking for a passionate Music Teacher to join a lively school in Watford where creativity, energy, and community come together. This school truly values the arts and is a place where every child feels welcome and inspired. With a fantastic music department and students who love to perform and create, it's the perfect place to drum up a star in the classroom.
This role is about so much more than teaching notes and rhythms--it's about helping students find their voice, build confidence, and fall in love with music. We want someone who believes in the power of music to transform lives and can bring that enthusiasm to every lesson.
What You'll Be Doing:
Planning and delivering fun, engaging music lessons for KS3 and KS4
Leading choirs, bands, and other performance groups
Encouraging students to explore different instruments, styles, and music tech
Getting students ready for performances, exams, and assessments
Tracking progress and adjusting your teaching to help every student succeed
Working with colleagues to bring music into wider school life and events
Keeping parents in the loop about their child's musical journey
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching music in a secondary school setting
Strong skills in at least one instrument or singing
A genuine passion for music and teaching, with a knack for inspiring kids
Great communication and classroom management skills
Someone who's excited to be part of a supportive school community
What's On Offer:
Competitive pay on the MPS/UPS scale, reflecting your skills and experience
A warm, friendly, and collaborative team environment where your ideas matter
Supportive leadership that genuinely cares about your wellbeing and development
Access to regular, meaningful CPD that helps you grow both professionally and personally
Opportunities to lead and participate in exciting school performances and events
Modern, well-equipped music facilities and resources
A strong school community that values work-life balance and staff wellbeing
Convenient location with good transport links and on-site parking
How to Apply:
Please apply via our website at or click the 'apply now' button. For further information, contact Mitchell Winn on 01923 295 300.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Referral Bonus: Supply Desk offers a 100 'Golden Hello' for successful referrals of teachers or teaching assistants.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.