Music Teacher

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in North London seeks a passionate Music Teacher to deliver engaging lessons in a high-achieving school. This temporary role offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant community committed to the arts. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering student creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to create engaging and well-planned lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Plan and resource lessons for seamless transition.
• Promote student talent through concerts and productions.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Passion for engaging young people in music

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Tools

Keys/Piano

Job description

Position: Music Teacher

Location: North London

Salary: Inner London - MPS/UPS

Start Date: November 2025

About the Role:

Smart Teachers are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a dynamic performing arts department at a high-achieving North London secondary school and sixth form. This temporary role is to cover from next week until the Christmas break, with interviews taking place soon.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and well-planned lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with some classes following the NCFE Music qualification. All lessons are fully planned and resourced, offering a smooth transition for the incoming teacher.

About the School

The school is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community with a strong commitment to the arts. Students are enthusiastic and motivated, and staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment. The performing arts department is well-resourced and enjoys a high profile within the school, regularly showcasing student talent through concerts and productions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values creativity and strives to ensure every student can achieve their full potential.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A passion for engaging young people in music
• Ability to play keys/piano desirable but not essential

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is part of the Edwin Group, supporting schools across London and the UK with high‑quality teachers and support staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV via this post or contact Smart Teachers directly.