Music Teacher

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a secondary school in Enfield, North London, delivering engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 and helping GCSE students prepare for assessments.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Music, with strong practical musicianship and confident classroom management. There are opportunities to contribute to performances, ensembles and wider enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in Music.
• Experience teaching secondary Music.
• Strong practical musicianship and knowledge of GCSE Music.
• Confident classroom-management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach performance, composition, listening and theoretical skills.
• Prepare GCSE Music students for assessments.
• Support students with instruments and music technology.
• Encourage participation from pupils with different levels of musical experience.
• Organise resources and maintain a purposeful practical environment.
• Contribute to concerts, performances or enrichment activities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the wider creative arts team.

Skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Student engagement

Strong practical musicianship

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Music

Tools

Music technology

GCSE Music knowledge

Job description

Secondary School Music Teacher

Location: Enfield, North London

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Start Date: 8 September 2026

Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3)

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About the Role

Teach Now is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a secondary school in Enfield and help make music an active and visible part of school life.

You will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, combining practical performance, composition, listening and musical theory. The school is looking for a teacher who can engage students with a wide variety of musical backgrounds and encourage both experienced musicians and complete beginners to participate confidently.

There may also be opportunities to contribute to performances, ensembles, clubs and wider enrichment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach performance, composition, listening and theoretical skills.
• Prepare GCSE Music students effectively for assessments.
• Support students using classroom instruments and music technology.
• Encourage participation from pupils with different levels of musical experience.
• Organise resources and maintain a purposeful practical environment.
• Contribute to concerts, performances or enrichment activities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the wider creative arts team.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Degree or relevant specialist qualification in Music.
• Experience teaching secondary Music.
• Ability to demonstrate strong practical musicianship.
• Knowledge of GCSE Music requirements.
• Confident classroom-management and organisational skills.
• Experience with music technology would be an advantage.

The School Can Offer

• A department where practical and creative learning is valued.
• Opportunities to develop extracurricular music.
• Support from colleagues across the creative arts.
• Scope to bring your own musical strengths and ideas to the curriculum.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Salary will be based on experience, qualifications and position on the teacher pay scale.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance