Music Teacher

Qualiteach Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary academy in London is seeking a qualified Music Teacher to start in September 2026. The role includes delivering Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, with potential for KS5. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment focused on professional growth and will be compensated according to the Outer London pay scale, dependent on experience. ECTs are encouraged to apply for this welcoming academy community that values creativity and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Music Teacher (QTS/QTLS) needed, experienced or ECT welcome to apply.
• Ability to teach Music across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities.
• Strong classroom management skills and high expectations of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire a love of music in students of all abilities.
• Participate in ongoing CPD and supportive induction programme.

Skills

Classroom management

Passion for music education

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

Music Teacher - Brent - September 2026 Start - Secondary Academy. Start date: September 2026. Location: London Borough of Brent. Pay scale: Outer London (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience). Role: Teaching Music across the secondary age range. Ofsted rating: Good.

Are you a qualified Music Teacher (QTS/QTLS) looking for a new role from September 2026? Are you passionate about delivering engaging, practical, and performance-led Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with KS5 opportunities for the right candidate)? Are you an ECT or an experienced teacher seeking to join a well-structured, supportive mixed mainstream academy?

If so, this Music Teacher position could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role

A mixed, mainstream secondary academy in the London Borough of Brent, rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their Creative Arts department from September 2026.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach KS5 depending on experience. The Music department is well resourced, with strong extracurricular opportunities and supportive leadership focused on developing students\' musical skills and confidence.

The school is looking for a teacher with good classroom management, high expectations of students, and the ability to inspire a love of music in learners of all abilities. ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply, and the academy offers a supportive induction programme alongside ongoing CPD.

The successful candidate will be paid on the Outer London MPS/UPS, in line with experience, and will join a welcoming academy community that values creativity, professional growth, and staff wellbeing.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Nick at QTEG.