Music Teacher

Smart Teachers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Position: Music Teacher

Location: Redbridge

Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS

Start Date: January 2026

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a well‑regarded and inclusive secondary school in East London to recruit a talented and adaptable Music Supply Teacher. This role is ideal for a passionate music educator who can deliver high‑quality lessons and maintain continuity of learning during staff absence.

The Role

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, with potential opportunities at KS5 depending on experience. You will be expected to confidently manage classes, follow set schemes of work where provided, and inspire students through practical and theoretical music learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering planned Music lessons and adapting where necessary.
• Teaching a range of musical skills, including performance, composition, and listening.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and a productive classroom environment.
• Supporting extracurricular music activities where appropriate.
• Providing feedback to the department and covering teacher.

The School

This is a vibrant secondary school with a strong commitment to the arts and creative subjects. The school offers good facilities, clear behaviour systems, and a supportive staff culture, making it an excellent environment for supply teachers.

About You

• Hold QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification).
• Have experience teaching Music at secondary level.
• Be confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and strong classroom management.
• Be suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers seeking supply work.

About Us

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality educators.

Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV via this post or contact Smart Teachers directly at daniel.uwaifo@(url removed).

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