Music Teacher - Permanent - September 2026

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Southwark is looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their expressive arts faculty from September 2026. This full-time position involves teaching Music across key stages 3 and 4, with a focus on inspiring creativity among students. The school values the arts highly, offers excellent support for teachers, and provides opportunities for career development within a positive school culture. A UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential, and applicants should be ready to engage in extracurricular activities.

Benefits

Supportive senior leadership

Strong CPD provision

Vibrant extracurricular programme

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, practical and inspiring music lessons.
• Lead ensembles, performances and extracurricular activities.
• Contribute to concerts, productions and wider school events.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4.
• Access specialist music rooms and digital composition suites.
• Work within a collaborative and creative performing arts team.

Skills

Engaging music lesson delivery

Leading ensembles and performances

Commitment to student creativity

Contribution to extracurricular activities

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Music Teacher - Permanent Position - Southwark

Southwark, South London | September 2026 Start | MPS-UPS (Inner London) | Creative Secondary School

Are you passionate about nurturing musical talent and inspiring creativity in young people?

A vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Southwark is seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their expressive arts faculty from September 2026. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a school where the arts are truly valued and creativity is woven into everyday learning.

The school welcomes applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers and offers excellent mentoring, supportive leadership and strong career development pathways.

Music Teacher - The Role

• Permanent, full‑time Music Teacher
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary on the Inner London MPS‑UPS scale
• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 available for suitable candidates)
• Access to specialist music rooms, practice studios and digital composition suites
• Work within a collaborative and creative performing arts team

Music Teacher - The Ideal Candidate

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Deliver engaging, practical and inspiring music lessons
• Be confident leading ensembles, performances and extracurricular activities
• Be committed to developing students' creativity and confidence
• Be keen to contribute to concerts, productions and wider school events

Music Teacher - About the School

Located in Southwark, this diverse 11‑18 secondary school has a strong reputation for inclusion, creativity and student wellbeing. The school places a high value on the arts and offers students a wide range of opportunities to perform, compose and explore music.

The performing arts department is well‑resourced, highly supportive and plays a central role in school life, with regular concerts, productions and enrichment programmes.

Music Teacher - Why Join This School?

• Supportive senior leadership team that values staff wellbeing
• Excellent transport links across South and Central London
• Strong CPD provision and clear development pathways
• A vibrant extracurricular programme including choirs, bands and performances
• Positive, respectful school culture

Music Teacher - Apply Today

If you are excited about inspiring young musicians and becoming part of a creative and welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply now or contact Natalie at Aspire People for a friendly and confidential discussion about this Music Teacher opportunity.

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.