Music Teacher (MPS/ UPS) - September 2025

Perham Education Partnership; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An Outstanding secondary school in Croydon is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging lessons and contribute to the school's vibrant music culture. Applicants must hold a degree in Music and QTS, with proven experience teaching secondary students. The school offers excellent music facilities, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale.

Benefits

Excellent music facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Music at the secondary level.
• Proficiency in at least one instrument or voice.
• Ability to develop students' theoretical understanding and appreciation across diverse genres.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring music lessons.
• Assess student progress effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the school's extracurricular music programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Motivating young musicians

Practical musicianship

Education

Degree in Music or related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Music Teacher (MPS/ UPS) - September 2025, Croydon

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Music Teacher – Outstanding School – Croydon

An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in the London Borough of Croydon, celebrated for its vibrant arts culture, is seeking a passionate and talented Music Teacher. This is a full-time, permanent position, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for Key Stage 5). The school is looking for a Music Teacher to inspire and nurture student talent.

Responsibilities:

The successful Music Teacher will plan and deliver engaging and inspiring lessons, developing students' practical musicianship (instrumental and/or vocal), theoretical understanding, and appreciation across diverse genres. You will foster a love of music, assess student progress effectively, and provide constructive feedback. Contributing to the school's thriving extracurricular music programme, including ensembles and performances, is a highly desirable aspect of this Music Teacher role.

Requirements:

Applicants must be a qualified Music Teacher (QTS) with a degree in Music or a related field. Proven experience teaching Music at the secondary level is essential, along with proficiency in at least one instrument or voice. Excellent communication skills, strong classroom management, and the ability to motivate young musicians are required.

The School Offers:

This Outstanding school provides a supportive and collaborative environment where music and the performing arts are highly valued. You will benefit from excellent, well-equipped music facilities, including practice rooms and performance spaces. The school offers significant opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London weighting). A TLR may be available for a suitably experienced candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Music Teacher.

If you are a Music Teacher eager to contribute to a dynamic department in Croydon, please apply.