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Job Title: Music Teacher – Secondary
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September

Inspire creativity, develop confidence, and shape the next generation through the power of music.

We are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Tower Hamlets to appoint a dedicated and passionate Music Teacher from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, suitable for a teacher with a strong grounding in the national curriculum and a desire to contribute positively to both academic progress and the wider cultural life of the school.

The school offers excellent facilities, including a fully equipped music suite, practice rooms, and access to performance and recording equipment. They pride themselves on nurturing talent at all levels and encouraging pupil participation through classroom learning, enrichment clubs, and school productions.

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in Music across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Teaching a broad and balanced curriculum that covers theory, composition, and performance

• Preparing students for practical and written assessments, including GCSE examinations

• Promoting music across the school through concerts, extracurricular activities, and ensemble work

• Maintaining a positive and well-managed classroom environment that supports student engagement and progress

• Contributing to departmental planning, assessments, and collaborative teaching approaches

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have experience teaching Music in a UK secondary school setting
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, both in theory and practical application
Be confident in teaching a range of instruments, with the ability to accompany students where appropriate (keyboard or guitar skills desirable)
Be committed to inclusive, engaging teaching and the development of the wider school arts offer
Possess excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella fees or hidden deductions

• Access to FREE online CPD and subject-specific training resources

• Guidance and regular communication from a dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities within well-supported schools across Tower Hamlets and East London

To register your interest in this role, please click Apply Now, or contact us directly on 020 4515 1281.
You can also email ozan.topbas@protocol-education.com for further details or to arrange a conversation about your suitability.

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Pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary in the first instance, with the potential for permanency.

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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.

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