Music Teachers

Step Teachers Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Music Teacher for flexible daily supply roles starting as soon as possible in Greater London. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and possess recent experience teaching music in secondary schools. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, managing classroom behavior, and inspiring students in their musical abilities. This positions offers weekly PAYE payment, emphasizing safeguarding checks and compliance with education standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching music in UK secondary schools.
• Confident working with a range of musical styles and instruments.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and school routines.
• Inspire students through practical and theoretical music activities.
• Manage behaviour effectively and ensure pupil safety.
• Leave feedback for the class teacher and complete marking where required.
• Support students in developing performance, composition and listening skills.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Enthusiasm for supply teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Music Teacher – Daily supply, starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. Step Teachers are currently seeking Music Teachers in Islington and surrounding areas to support secondary schools with day-to-day cover across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Duties as Music Teacher

• Deliver engaging music lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and school routines
• Inspire students through practical and theoretical music activities
• Manage behaviour effectively and ensure pupil safety
• Leave feedback for the class teacher and complete marking where required
• Support students in developing performance, composition and listening skills

Ideal Music Teacher

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has recent experience teaching music in UK secondary schools
• Is confident working with a range of musical styles and instruments
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills
• Is flexible, reliable and enthusiastic about supply teaching
• Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply for one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, Step Teachers proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions and are committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), ensuring rigorous safeguarding and compliance standards.

All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, with no self‑employed or umbrella companies involved.