Music Teacher – Secondary School | Basingstoke

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Part-Time, Long-Term
Duration: Until May 2027
Working Pattern: 4 days per week
Pay Rate: £175–£260 per day, depending on experience

Supply Desk is working with a well-established secondary school in the Basingstoke area to recruit a passionate and creative Music Teacher for a long-term position starting as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking to work four days per week, delivering Music across Key Stages 3 and 4 through to May 2027.

The successful candidate will play an important role in bringing music to life in the classroom, encouraging students to explore their creativity, develop their musical abilities and build confidence through practical and theoretical learning.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Music Teachers and Early Career Teachers who have a genuine passion for their subject and enjoy inspiring young people.

The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential academically, socially and personally.

With a broad and engaging curriculum, the school places importance on developing students'' confidence, resilience and creativity. Music is valued as part of the wider educational experience, giving pupils opportunities to develop their interests and talents.

You''ll be joining a collaborative team that values high-quality teaching, positive relationships and ongoing professional development.

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teach both practical and theoretical elements of the Music curriculum.

• Encourage creativity, musical exploration and student participation.

• Support pupils in developing their performance, composition and listening skills.

• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.

• Maintain a positive classroom environment with clear expectations for behaviour.

• Encourage students to develop confidence and enthusiasm for music.

• Work alongside colleagues to contribute to the wider department and school community.

• Support extracurricular music opportunities where appropriate.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has experience teaching Music within a secondary school setting, or suitable training and experience as an ECT.

• Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for music education.

• Is confident delivering practical and theory-based lessons.

• Can inspire and motivate students of different abilities.

• Demonstrates effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Is organised, approachable and able to work collaboratively.

• Competitive daily pay of £175–£260, depending on experience.

• A consistent four-day working week.

• Long-term placement until May 2027.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

If you''re a Music Teacher looking for a new opportunity in the Basingstoke area, we''d love to hear from you!

With an ASAP start available, don''t miss the opportunity to secure this long-term position.

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Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer a friend to Supply Desk and you could both earn up to £150 through our referral scheme, subject to terms and conditions. Contact us for further details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.