Music Teacher

Step Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is looking for a passionate Music Teacher to join a creative school community. The role involves teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students through an inclusive curriculum, and contributing to extra-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will have QTS, a degree in Music, and excellent musicianship. Join us to foster a love of music and enrich the school’s cultural life.

Benefits

Discounted shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or related field.
• Experience of leading ensembles or choirs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Prepare students for music qualifications such as GCSE and A-Level.
• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular music provision.

Skills

Classroom Management

Subject Knowledge

Musicianship

Education

Degree in Music

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a creative and supportive school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented practitioner to inspire students through a vibrant and inclusive music curriculum and to contribute to the wider cultural life of the school.

Position Details

You will teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 if applicable), starting September 2025.

Responsibilities as a Music Teacher:

1. Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive music lessons in line with the national curriculum.
2. Develop students' skills in performance, composition, listening, and appraisal.
3. Prepare students for music qualifications such as GCSE and/or A-Level.
4. Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular music provision (e.g., choirs, ensembles, productions).
5. Encourage a love of music through whole-school events and enrichment opportunities.
6. Work collaboratively with colleagues and peripatetic teachers.
7. Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress effectively.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a related field.
2. A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
3. Excellent subject knowledge and musicianship.
4. Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities.
5. Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
6. Willingness to contribute to wider school life and musical events.
7. Experience of leading ensembles or choirs is desirable.

Why Choose Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, based in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to exclusive deals, including discounted shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal also provides comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services to support your overall wellness.

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