Job Description

Music Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: October 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate Music teacher who believes in the power of creativity and performance to transform young lives?

Tradewind is currently working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Northampton, looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Music Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting in October 2025. For the right candidate, there is a strong opportunity for the role to become permanent.

This is a fantastic chance to join a school that values the arts, encourages student expression, and supports both academic and personal growth through music.

The Role:

  • Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of KS5 depending on experience

  • Deliver engaging and practical lessons that combine music theory, performance, and appreciation

  • Plan and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum, supporting progress for all learners

  • Contribute to the school's extra-curricular music provision - choirs, bands, ensembles, or school productions

  • Foster a classroom culture that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and confidence

What We're Looking For:

  • A qualified Music Teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)

  • Strong subject knowledge across a range of musical styles and instruments

  • A confident and adaptable teacher who can inspire students of varying abilities

  • Someone who values inclusive practice and champions the role of the arts in education

  • An enthusiastic team player willing to engage in wider school life and musical events

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply. Full induction support will be provided.

What the School Offers:

  • A supportive and creative Performing Arts department

  • Access to well-equipped music facilities and rehearsal spaces

  • A strong emphasis on arts enrichment and cross-curricular projects

  • Regular performance opportunities and links with local arts organisations

  • The potential for a permanent placement, subject to performance

Professional Development with Tradewind:

All Tradewind teachers have access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College. Topics include behaviour management, SEND strategies, curriculum planning, and much more-ensuring your continued growth and confidence in the classroom.

If you're a Music Teacher who wants to make a genuine impact and help young people find their voice through music, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity starting October 2025 in Northampton.