Music Teacher - Permanent - Newham - September 2025

Aspire People; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Newham is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a permanent, full-time role starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging music lessons, contribute to a vibrant arts program, and enjoy modern facilities and a supportive community focused on student development.

Benefits

Free on-site gym access

Cycle-to-work facilities

Electric vehicle charging points

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Winter wellbeing day

Regular staff socials and team-building events

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering music lessons across KS3-KS4.
• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience with extracurricular music activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons and inspire creativity.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead extracurricular music groups and school productions.

Skills

Creativity

Inspiring students

Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Music Teacher - Permanent Role - Newham - September 2025 Start

Are you a passionate and creative Music Teacher looking to take the next exciting step in your teaching journey?

Do you have a flair for inspiring young minds and fostering musical talent in a diverse secondary school setting?

We are working in partnership with a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Newham, East London, to recruit an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creativity, academic excellence, and the holistic development of students.

Music Teacher - Position Details:
* Role: Music Teacher
* Location: Newham, London
* Start Date: September 2025
* Salary: £38,766 - £60,092 (MPS/UPS - Inner London)
* Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
* Qualifications: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) required

Music Teacher - About the School:

This thriving secondary school in the heart of Newham is part of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust. Known for its vibrant arts faculty, strong pastoral care, and inclusive ethos, the school places a high value on the role of music in enriching student life. With excellent facilities, including a purpose-built music suite and regular performance opportunities, it's the perfect place to grow your teaching career.

Music Teacher - Your Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging and differentiated music lessons across KS3-KS4.
* Create a classroom environment that sparks creativity and musical exploration.
* Inspire students through a diverse curriculum that includes practical performance, theory, and composition.
* Plan lessons that meet school targets and national curriculum standards.
* Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
* Lead or support extracurricular music groups and school productions.
* Coordinate and participate in musical events and school concerts.
* Contribute to whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular projects.

Music Teacher - Why Join This School?
* A warm, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
* High-quality CPD and opportunities for leadership development
* Carnegie Gold Award for mental health and staff well-being
* Modern music facilities and resources
* Trust-wide career progression pathways and NPQ opportunities
* Staff benefits include:
o Free on-site gym access and cycle-to-work facilities
o Electric vehicle charging points
o 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
o Additional winter wellbeing day
o Regular staff socials and team-building events

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of musicians and join a forward-thinking secondary school in Newham, apply today.

Let your passion for music education shine - make a difference where it matters most.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.