Music Teacher - Secondary School

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

Job summary

An inclusive secondary academy in Hackney is seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to inspire students with engaging lessons and musical experiences. In this role, you will deliver high-quality music education, develop a curriculum, assess student progress, and contribute to school events. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Music. The academy is committed to diversity, professional development, and staff wellbeing, providing a supportive environment to foster growth in both students and teachers.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to excellent teaching resources

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of secondary music curriculum.
• Proficiency in teaching and playing a range of musical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Music lessons for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop and implement an engaging music curriculum.
• Assess and report on student progress in music。
• Lead concerts and extracurricular activities.
• Create a positive classroom environment for participation.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Music

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Degree in Music or related subject

Job description

Music Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Hackney, London
Salary: Pay to Scale (Depending on Experience)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Inspiring teaching. Creative expression. Real impact.

We are working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary academy in Hackney that is committed to academic excellence, cultural heritage, and personal growth. The school provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their talents and achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive team, enriching the musical education and experiences of students across the school.

The academy values diversity and celebrates the unique contributions of every member of its community, creating a positive and collaborative working environment for staff.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Developing and implementing an engaging, inclusive music curriculum
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress and attainment
• Providing constructive feedback to support students in achieving their musical potential
• Organising and leading concerts, performances, and extracurricular music activities
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the wider educational experience
• Contributing to school events and activities that promote the Music department

You’ll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree in Music or a related subject
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the secondary music curriculum and best practice
• Proficiency in teaching and playing a range of musical instruments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Why join this school?

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to excellent teaching resources and specialist facilities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance

If you are passionate about music education and ready to inspire the next generation of musicians, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore this exciting Music Teacher opportunity in Hackney.

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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