Music Teacher, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and passionate Music Teacher is sought for a vibrant secondary school in Southwark. This full-time position offers the chance to inspire students through music education while engaging in a rich tradition of performances and shows. The successful candidate will be dedicated to raising student achievement and fostering a love for music, contributing to a thriving music department known for its excellence. If you are committed to going the extra mile and creating memorable experiences for students, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young musicians.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS to be shortlisted.
• Pro-active and flexible approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music effectively to raise student achievement.
• Develop and run extra-curricular activities including concerts.

Skills

Music Teaching

Classroom Management

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Extra-Curricular Activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Music Teacher – Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School, Southwark

Role: Music Teacher (Must have QTS)

Salary: Outer London MPS- UPS

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Music Teacher - About the role:

Clarus Education are seeking to appoint an innovative teacher to join a successful Music Department from September 2025 at one of our partnership schools. This is a full -time post working 5 days a week. Please note only candidates with QTS will be shortlisted.

The successful candidate will be a pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic professional with the innovation and commitment to teach Music. You will also be an effective classroom teacher with the ability to raise achievement of all students along with the commitment to develop and run weekly extra-curricular activities for students. You will support extra-curricular activities including a calendar of concerts, assemblies and public performances.

Music Teacher – School details:

Music is very successful at our Southwark School, with a large uptake at GCSE and A Level students progressing to study Music at university. We pride ourselves on the strength of our Music department and actively promote both musical and drama performances through our programme of concerts and assemblies.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Music Teacher, who is prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ and fully immerse themselves in our schools strong tradition of performances and shows. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Music Teacher – Application details:

To apply for this Music Teacher opportunities by sending your CV to Christopher at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Music Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Music Teacher will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Music Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Music Teacher – Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School, Southwark