Music Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate and qualified Music Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Islington from September 2025. The role involves teaching music across key stages, leading extracurricular activities, and contributing to a creative curriculum while supporting student engagement and confidence in music.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support throughout application

Ethical and inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Qualified Music Teacher with QTS required.
• Experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school setting, ideally including A-Level.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Music lessons across KS3 to KS5.
• Create a dynamic music curriculum integrating various genres.
• Lead extracurricular musical activities like choirs and ensembles.

Skills

Classroom management

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Music

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Islington, North London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £150 - £250 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Inspire the Future Through Music
An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join a thriving and inclusive secondary school in the heart of Islington. This full-time, long-term position, starting in September 2025, is ideal for a Music Teacher who is passionate about creative expression and delivering an inspiring, well-rounded music education to students across key stages.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach engaging and imaginative Music lessons across KS3 to KS5 as a dedicated Music Teacher.

Create a dynamic curriculum that integrates theory, performance, and appreciation of a wide range of musical genres.

Lead extracurricular musical activities such as choirs, ensembles, and school productions.

Inspire creativity and confidence in students by encouraging individual musical expression.

Contribute to cross-curricular projects and whole-school events.

Establish high standards of behaviour, classroom organisation, and musical engagement.

Drive a love for music that aligns with the school's inclusive and ambitious ethos as a Music Teacher.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

Qualified Music Teacher with QTS and a degree in Music or a closely related field.

Proven experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school setting, ideally including A-Level.

Sound understanding of curriculum development and student-centred teaching practices.

Commitment to fostering talent, creativity, and a love for music.

Excellent classroom management, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Willingness to actively contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Why Work with GSL Education?

Access to a variety of roles suited to your career goals as a Music Teacher.

A dedicated consultant to support your journey from application to placement.

Opportunities for professional development in the field of music education.

Ethical and inclusive recruitment process committed to supporting schools and educators.

Long-term roles that empower you to make a lasting difference as a Music Teacher.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment background checks, including an enhanced DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to apply for a new one.

If you're a committed Music Teacher ready to share your passion for the arts and inspire the next generation of musicians, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.