Music Teacher - Newham

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational agency is seeking a Secondary Music Teacher for a school in East London. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS and experience in teaching Music, engaging pupils through creativity and inclusivity. Responsibilities include teaching across KS3 and KS4, delivering lessons in performance and composition, and supporting extracurricular activities. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for teachers who value the arts.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Qualifications

• Holds UK QTS (or is working towards it).
• Experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school.
• Can engage pupils through a practical, inclusive approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available if keen.
• Deliver engaging lessons in performance, composition, and music theory.
• Support pupils of mixed abilities and build confidence.

Skills

Creativity

Inclusive teaching

Organization

Engagement

Calm classroom presence

Education

UK QTS

Experience in UK secondary school

Job description

Music Teacher – Secondary School | East London

Location: East London
Role: Secondary Music Teacher
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
Start: ASAP or next term
Contract: Full-time, Long-term or Permanent
Pay: £150-250 PER DAY

Do you love seeing pupils light up when music finally clicks?

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher who can bring energy, creativity, and structure to the classroom. The department is well-supported, the school values the arts, and there’s real opportunity to make music a subject pupils genuinely look forward to.

The role includes:

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available if you’re keen
• Delivering engaging lessons in performance, composition, and music theory
• Supporting pupils of mixed abilities and building confidence through practical music-making
• Contributing to choirs, ensembles, or extracurricular music activities
• Maintaining clear routines and positive behaviour in the classroom

The school is looking for someone who:

• Holds UK QTS (or is working towards it)
• Has experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school
• Can engage pupils through a practical, inclusive approach to music
• Brings creativity, organisation, and a calm classroom presence
• Enjoys being part of the wider school community

What you’ll get through Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant who listens and acts
• Roles in schools that match your teaching style and values
• A smooth, supportive registration process

If you’re a Music Teacher looking for a school that values creativity, expression, and high-quality teaching, this could be a great next step.

Have a read, tweak anything to suit your school or consultant voice, and let me know if you’d like this adapted for supply, part-time, or peripatetic-style roles.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.