Music Teacher (ECT)

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in London is seeking a passionate Music Teacher (ECT) for a permanent position starting ASAP in February. The role involves teaching Music across KS3 and KS4 and creates a positive classroom environment. The school offers a supportive ECT induction program and excellent professional development opportunities. It is a nurturing environment for newly qualified teachers and strives to inspire students of all abilities.

Benefits

Supportive ECT induction programme

Well-resourced Music department

Excellent professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or trainee teacher with QTS.
• An ECT or newly qualified teacher of Music.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to inspire students

Education

QTS or pending QTS

Job description

Music Teacher (ECT) - Permanent

Location: London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Start Date: ASAP - February

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: MPS (Outer London) - ECT scale

The Role

I am seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Music Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. This is a permanent position with an ASAP February start, offering an excellent opportunity for an ECT to begin or continue their teaching career in a nurturing and forward‑thinking environment.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students to develop their musical skills, creativity, and appreciation of the subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress effectively
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to extracurricular music activities (choirs, ensembles, performances)
• Work collaboratively within the Music department and wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified teacher (or trainee teacher) with QTS or pending QTS
• An ECT or newly qualified teacher of Music
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Music education
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities

The School Offers

• A supportive ECT induction programme with high-quality mentoring
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture
• Well‑resourced Music department
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Convenient transport links across London

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated Music ECT looking for a permanent role starting ASAP in February, I would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to James at Academics or call (phone number removed).