Music Teacher

GSL Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-achieving secondary school in Barnet seeks a skilled Music Teacher for a full-time permanent role starting September 2025. This position offers the opportunity to lead engaging lessons and contribute to a vibrant creative arts environment, helping students explore their musical talents.

Qualifications

• Qualified Music Teacher with relevant degree.
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level, ideally to A-Level.
• Passionate about music education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5.
• Design a curriculum promoting technical skills and creative expression.
• Organise extracurricular music activities such as ensembles and performances.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Curriculum Development

Creative Expression

Education

Degree in Music or related field

UK QTS

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Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Barnet
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £150 - £250 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you a passionate and skilled Music Teacher eager to shape the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers? A high-achieving secondary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated Music specialist to join their dynamic faculty from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position is a fantastic opportunity to lead engaging lessons and contribute to a thriving creative arts environment.

About the School:

Located in the heart of Barnet, this ambitious and inclusive secondary school is recognised for its academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and nurturing ethos. The school fosters a respectful, values-driven environment where diversity is celebrated, and students are encouraged to excel in all aspects of their education—academic, artistic, and personal. With a commitment to community, creativity, and achievement, this school provides an enriching space for both students and staff to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, including performance, theory, composition, and music appreciation.

Design a varied and challenging curriculum that promotes both technical skills and creative expression.

Organise and lead extracurricular music activities such as ensembles, choirs, and school performances.

Encourage students to explore a broad spectrum of musical genres and develop their unique talents.

Maintain strong classroom management while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to wider school events and cross-curricular projects.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be a qualified Music Teacher with UK QTS and a relevant degree in Music or a closely related field.

Have experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting, ideally up to A-Level.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development and student-centred pedagogy.

Be passionate about music education and committed to helping all students reach their potential.

Possess excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.

Be willing to participate in school life beyond the classroom and support wider school initiatives.

Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered on the update service.

If you are a dedicated Music Teacher who believes in the transformative power of the arts and seeks to inspire young minds, we invite you to apply and join a vibrant, forward-thinking school community. Please click ‘apply now’ to register your interest. A member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.