Music Teacher - September 2026

Music Teacher – September Start

Location: Didsbury

Salary: £168.80–£261.79 per day (includes statutory holiday pay)

Job Type: Full Time – Long Term

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Duration: September 2026 – December 2026

Start your ECT career here!

Cover People are currently recruiting for a Music Teacher to join an oversubscribed, welcoming secondary academy (11–16) based in Didsbury, South Manchester, from September 2026 until December 2026.

This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in a long-term role, delivering engaging and inspiring Music lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. ECT 1s and ECT 2s will be allocated a supportive mentor to help them complete a full term of their induction.

M1–M6 Teachers will be paid to scale from day one.

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Plan, prepare, and assess engaging learning activities that inspire creativity and musical development
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively
• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• Support the academic, creative, and personal development of all learners
• Contribute to the wider life of the Music department where appropriate

• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Music at KS3 and GCSE level
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for Music education and pupil progress
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of varying abilities
• Right to work in the UK

At Cover People, we’re committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.

We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant, and ethical service.

• A wide range of temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals
• Roles tailored to your skills, values, and lifestyle
• Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview preparation, and market insights

As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)
• Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained