SEMH Music Teacher - Specialist SEMH School

Dunbar Education; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Music Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in South East London. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You will deliver therapeutic music lessons in a well-equipped studio and collaborate with a dedicated team. The school values creativity and emotional resilience, providing a supportive environment where music serves as a powerful educational tool. If you're ready to inspire and transform lives through music, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Mental health training

Small class sizes

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant experience in music education.
• Experience working with children with SEMH or SEN is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons across Key Stages 2-5.
• Collaborate with therapists and specialists to support students.

Skills

Music Education

Creativity

Emotional Intelligence

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience with SEMH/SEN

Tools

Digital Music Technology

Recording Equipment

Job description

SEMH Music Teacher - Specialist SEMH School

Are you a passionate Music Teacher who believes in the power of creativity to transform young lives?

A well-respected specialist school in South East London is seeking a dedicated and resilient Music Teacher to join their team in September. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students aged 7 to 18 who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a highly supportive and therapeutic learning environment.

About the Role

• Full-time, permanent position
• Deliver engaging and therapeutic music lessons across Key Stages 2-5
• Teach in a purpose-built music studio equipped with recording facilities, digital tech, and performance space
• Collaborate with a strong inclusion team including therapists and behavioural specialists
• Participate in cross-curricular creative projects, performances, and enrichment activities

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or substantial relevant experience
• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
• Able to foster trust, consistency, and creativity in your teaching
• Comfortable teaching practical and theory-based music from entry-level to GCSE or equivalent
• Passionate about music as a therapeutic and educational tool

The School Offers

• Small class sizes and excellent adult-to-student ratios
• Ongoing professional development and mental health training
• A nurturing and respectful ethos focused on emotional resilience and independence
• Strong leadership and a multidisciplinary team culture
• Scope to shape the music curriculum and introduce new initiatives

This is not a mainstream setting-it's an environment where music can truly become a catalyst for change. If you're looking for a role where your creativity, patience, and emotional intelligence will make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.