Graduate Trainee Music Teacher

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a passionate Graduate Trainee Music Teacher for a secondary school in Outer London. Starting in September 2026, this role offers a salaried route into teaching with full Qualified Teaching Status achieved within one academic year. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Music and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching. This program includes transformative training and support through a nationwide graduate network, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a positive impact in education.

Benefits

Salaried route into teaching

Bespoke teacher training

Option to complete PGCE online for free

Weekly training for teaching mastery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Music required.
• A Level or BTEC Music certification essential.
• Grade 6 or above in Piano or chosen instrument mandatory.
• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent necessary.
• Genuine passion for teaching young people is crucial.
• Confidence in subject knowledge in Music expected.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Trainee Music Teacher to develop teaching skills.
• Participate in bespoke teacher training aimed at transformation.
• Gradually build teaching hours through terms 1-3.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Confidence in subject knowledge in Music

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music (2:1 or higher)

A Level or BTEC Music certification

GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalency certificate

Tools

Piano or chosen instrument

Job description

Graduate Trainee Music Teacher

Location: Inner London Secondary School - South London

Role: Monday-Friday, full time

Salary: £28,343 per annum

Start date: 1st of September 2026

Interviewing: Immediately - In person and online

Are you a current final year Music student who is considering training to become a teacher this September?

Maybe you graduated from a Music degree and are interested in a career change that utilises your degree and sees you making a real difference?

Have you looked at the university PGCE courses on offer and felt unmotivated by the idea of having to pay for your teaching qualification yourself with a student loan?

The Role - Graduate Trainee Music Teacher

This ‘Good’ graded Outer London secondary school is partnered with one of the UK’s largest teacher training providers.

Continuing the success of previous years, they have multiple places available for passionate graduates to join their team from as a Trainee Music Teacher from September 2026 with interviews commencing immediately.

What’s on Offer

• Salaried route into teaching that will provide you with full Qualified Teaching Status within one academic year
• Take part in bespoke teacher training designed to transform any graduate into an exceptional teacher
• Enjoy practice-based learning and assessment that embraces your in-person skillset rather than written, theoretical understandings
• Option to ‘opt-in’ to completing an online PGCE course with a renowned UK university completely free of charge
• Be a part of a huge graduate trainee-teacher network, with over 500 trainees supporting each other nationwide
• Complete weekly training each Friday where you will master teaching pedagogy
• Ease your way in – gradually build your teaching hours through terms 1-3 and grow at a comfortable pace

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Trainee Music Teacher

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Music (2:1 or higher)
• A Level or BTEC Music certification
• Grade 6 or above in Piano or chosen instrument (Must be graded 6 or above in at least 1 instrument)
• Must have GCSE’s in both Maths and English or equivalency certificate
• Genuine passion about working with young people, sharing your knowledge and making a real and positive impact
• Confidence of your subject knowledge in Music
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Are you ready to start your journey into teaching? We are interviewing immediately.

Apply for this Graduate Trainee Music Teacher role today to learn more about the training, school and more.

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