Music Teacher

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

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in Barking is seeking a Teacher of Music for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, plan engaging lessons, and foster a love for music among students. Strong subject knowledge, musical expertise, and a dedication to inspiring young people are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to the provided email.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Supportive Music department

Engaging school community

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or be on track to achieve it.
• Strong subject knowledge and musical expertise required.
• Commitment to high standards and student participation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4 with possible KS5.
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons.
• Support and promote extra-curricular music activities.
• Use assessment effectively to raise attainment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Musical expertise (vocal and/or instrumental)

Passion for inspiring students through music

Collaboration skills

Education

QTS or on track to achieve it

Job description

Teacher of Music (Permanent)

Secondary School – Barking
Start Date: April/September 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London), dependent on experience

We are seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Creative Arts faculty at a thriving secondary school in the London Borough of Barking.

This role would suit an ECT or an experienced teacher who is passionate about music education and committed to fostering students’ musical skills, creativity, and confidence.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 opportunities may be available for suitable candidates)
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and inclusive lessons in performance, composition, and listening
• Contribute to the development of a rich and ambitious Music curriculum
• Support and promote extra-curricular music activities such as choirs, ensembles, or school productions
• Use assessment effectively to support progress and raise attainment

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Hold QTS (or be on track to achieve it)
• Have strong subject knowledge and musical expertise (vocal and/or instrumental)
• Be passionate about inspiring young people through Music
• Be committed to high standards, inclusion, and student participation
• Work collaboratively within the department and wider school community

We Offer

• A supportive and well-resourced Music department
• Opportunities to develop extra-curricular and performance programmes
• High-quality professional development and mentoring
• Enthusiastic students who enjoy creative subjects
• Excellent transport links within Redbridge and East London
• A welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious school community

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send over your CV to [e-mail] and you will be contacted if you are shortlisted.

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.

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