Secondary Music Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Music Teacher for a secondary school in Brent, North West London. This full-time maternity cover position starts in January 2026 and includes teaching Key Stage 3-5 Music. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Music or a relevant subject. The school offers a supportive atmosphere, strong NQT induction support, and excellent student behavior. Immediate interviews are available.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Provide teaching references for the last 2 years.
• Hold a fully enhanced DBS on the online update service.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Music, with the possibility of teaching to KS5.
• Plan lessons and assess students' progress.
• Provide support to students in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Experience with UK curriculum

Confidence in teaching Key Stage 3-4 Music

Ability to teach up to A Level

Creativity

Patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Degree in Music or relevant subject

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced KS3-5 Music Teacher to fill a maternity teaching position in a secondary school in Brent, North West London. The position begins in January 2026 and will continue until the end of the academic year and extend into the next school year.

About the school and contract:

• A school with high aspirations
• An Ofsted rated 'good' secondary school
• KS3 and KS4 position with the possibility of teaching to KS5
• Supportive Music department
• NQTs will be considered and there is strong support for the NQT induction
• Supportive yet high energy atmosphere
• This is a full time position including planning and marking
• The school may consider part time
• Behaviour is excellent and students are keen to learn
• Warm and welcoming atmosphere at the school
• A maternity cover position with the possibility of extension
• Interviewing ASAP

The right Music Teacher will be:

• Experienced with the UK curriculum
• Confident with teaching Key Stage 3-4 Music
• Able to teach up to A Level
• Creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Available from January 2026

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree in Music or a relevant subject
• UK classroom teaching experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Be able to provide teaching references for the last 2 years
• A fully enhanced DBS on the online update service

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