Trainee Music Teacher – Fully Funded Training with Expert Support

Multiple Sheffield Schools | September 2026 Start | Salary: £24,000–£32,000

Are you a Music graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) with a 2:1 or above, looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive, high-achieving school?

Have you dreamt of a teaching career in an Ofsted ‘GOOD’ or better school?

How does earning a salary of at least £24,000 during your teacher training year sound?

Several high-performing secondary schools across Sheffield are offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Music Teacher to join them from September 2026. Through a fully salaried teacher training programme, you will work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by July 2027, earning up to £32,000 while you train.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this exciting Graduate Trainee Music Teacher role today!

These schools have an excellent reputation for academic success, inclusive values, and staff development. Their in-house teacher training programme is Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ and has supported many graduates in becoming confident, high-quality teachers.

Role Highlights – Graduate Music Trainee Teacher

• Salary: £24,000–£32,000 during training
• Structure: 4 days in-school training, 1 day online study per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate Music Trainee Teacher role
• Minimal written coursework with a strong focus on classroom practice
• High-quality mentoring from experienced Music specialists
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by Summer 2027
• Join a creative and well-resourced Music department
• Immediate interviews available for a September start
• Schools easily accessible by public transport with on-site parking

Who We’re Looking For

• A graduate (or final-year student) with a 2:1 or higher in Music or a related subject
• GCSEs in Maths and English
• A genuine passion for Music education and inspiring young people
• Candidates seeking a practical, school-based route into teaching
• A clear commitment to developing into a reflective and effective practitioner

What You’ll Gain

From September 2026, you’ll spend the majority of your time gaining real classroom experience, supported by expert mentors throughout the year. You will gradually build confidence and responsibility within this Graduate Music Trainee Teacher role, progressing towards full teaching by the end of the academic year.

One day per week is dedicated to remote study, allowing time for reflection and theory-building without the pressure of a traditional university-based PGCE. This Graduate Music Trainee Teacher pathway is ideal for graduates who want immersive, hands-on training without excessive academic workload.

If you’re ready to launch your teaching career in a school that genuinely invests in its trainees, this Graduate Music Trainee Teacher opportunity in Sheffield should not be missed.

Apply now to secure your place on this Graduate Music Trainee Teacher programme ahead of the September start.

Graduate Music Trainee Teacher | Sheffield | £24,000–£32,000 p/a

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