Music Teacher

REESON Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a part-time Music Teacher for Key Stages 3–4 in North London, Barnet, commencing November 2026 on a maternity contract. The school values outstanding leadership and strong classroom practice, with a focus on enabling all pupils to excel.

You should hold a recognised UK teaching qualification including QTS (or equivalent overseas qualification) and have experience teaching KS3–KS4, with ability to differentiate for mixed-ability groups. Three days per week.

Qualifications

• Recognised UK teaching qualification including QTS.
• Experience teaching Key Stages 3 and 4 preferred.
• Ability to differentiate lessons for mixed ability groups.
• Willingness to contribute to a maternity-cover role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons for KS3-4.
• Support students across ability ranges to reach targets.
• Collaborate with dept. to maintain high standards of teaching.
• Adapt approach for a temporary maternity cover role.

Skills

QTS

KS3-KS4 experience

Differentiation

Team player

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Creative Music Teacher required for a fantastic new maternity cover opportunity in a fantastic Secondary School in North London, Barnet. You will need to hold a recognised teaching qualification in the UK, to include QTS (or an appropriate overseas qualification leading to obtaining QTS).

Music Teacher for Key Stages 3 - 4, November 2026 start

Music Teacher for Key Stages 3 - 4, November 2026 start, - North London

• 40,321 - 53.996
• Fixed term, part time maternity contract (o.6, 3 days per week)
• Outstanding leadership team

Music Teacher for Key Stages 3 - 4, November 2026 start

The School - North London

• Excellent Secondary school that offers its teachers brilliant support and its pupil's fantastic teaching.
• The School's aim is to be committed to individual excellence, ensuring that all students fulfil their potential.
• The school has strong leadership and a committed and dedicated team of staff.
• The school works very hard so that all students leave as mature and confident young people, who are exceptionally well prepared for their future lives in education and the world of work.
• Newly designed and purpose built school with unrivalled facilities.
• Faith School that is sympathetic to ALL religions.

Person Specification

• You will need to hold a recognised teaching qualification in the UK, to include QTS (or an appropriate overseas qualification leading to obtaining QTS)
• The school are keen to hear from experienced teachers, especially at Key Stages 3 & 4, if you have had experience teaching a range of syllabus on the National Curriculum then that would be an advantage.
• Ideally you will have experience of working in a mixed ability secondary comprehensive school and can demonstrate the ability to differentiate lessons accordingly.
• The School are equally keen to hear from teachers who are currently training and looking for an ECT position.
• Confidence in your ability to plan, prepare and deliver lessons for mixed ability pupils at GCSE's
• A good team player, who has a can do attitude and sense of humour
• Ambitious and driven

About the Role - Music Teacher

• Part time, 3 days per week Music Teacher required
• Opportunity to work in forward thinking department, with facilities and dedicated teaching team.
• Key Stages 3 - 4
• Would suit a passionate practitioner who has flair and creative skill
• Outstanding Music facilities
• Competitive teacher salary
• Chance to work with students across the ability spectrum
• Subjects such as Music and performing arts are very popular and are a school focus being interwoven into the fabric into many of the wider school aims and goals.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%