School Music Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Music teacher to deliver high-quality lessons across two primary schools in Greater London. This role involves teaching pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, with a supportive environment and potential for CPD courses. Candidates must be qualified teachers (QTS) with a strong background in Music and have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Support from an experienced consultant

Competitive pay rates

Accredited CPD courses offered

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong background in Music.
• Enhanced Child-Only DBS and/or Overseas Police checks required.
• Able to provide a CV detailing education and employment history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music teaching to pupils from Year 1 to Year 6.
• Encourage and motivate children through the medium of music.

Skills

Strong background in Music

Qualified teacher (QTS)

Job description

Are you a passionate and inspirational Music teacher looking to make a real impact in the new year? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music specialist to work between two Tower Hamlets Primary Schools in January 2026.

This unique role offers the opportunity to work across two welcoming primary schools, delivering high‑quality Music teaching to pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 (PPA cover). You will be supported by an experienced Music lead. No specific instrument is required although they do use the ukulele. Currently no afterschool clubs are required and the hours are 8:30 AM – 4/4:30 PM. As the successful Music Teacher you will also be given PPA time in school.

If this role appeals to you, and you're a qualified teacher, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Yolanda at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) Option 2.

As the successful Music teacher you will spend one day at a 1‑form entry Primary school and 4 days at a two‑form entry Primary school. This is a great opportunity to encourage and motivate children through the medium of music.

Why Tradewind Recruitment

• You'll be supported by an experienced consultant
• Competitive pay rates, long‑term paid to scale (PAYE)
• Offer more accredited CPD courses than any other education company

We are looking for someone who

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong background in Music
• Has an Enhanced Child‑Only DBS and/or Overseas Police checks
• Can provide a CV that covers your employment and education history since you finished formal education, and any employment breaks must be explained
• Has legal right to work in the UK