Music jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Barnet
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £150 - £250 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you a passionate and skilled Music Teacher eager to shape the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers? A high-achieving secondary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated Music specialist to join their dynamic faculty from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position is a fantastic opportunity to lead engaging lessons and contribute to a thriving creative arts environment.

About the School:

Located in the heart of Barnet, this ambitious and inclusive secondary school is recognised for its academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and nurturing ethos. The school fosters a respectful, values-driven environment where diversity is celebrated, and students are encouraged to excel in all aspects of their education academic, artistic, and personal. With a commitment to community, creativity, and achievement, this school provides an enriching space for both students and staff to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, inspiring Music lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, including performance, theory, composition, and music appreciation.

• Design a varied and challenging curriculum that promotes both technical skills and creative expression.

• Organise and lead extracurricular music activities such as ensembles, choirs, and school performances.

• Encourage students to explore a broad spectrum of musical genres and develop their unique talents.

• Maintain strong classroom management while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to wider school events and cross-curricular projects.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a qualified Music Teacher with UK QTS and a relevant degree in Music or a closely related field.

• Have experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting, ideally up to A-Level.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of curriculum development and student-centred pedagogy.

• Be passionate about music education and committed to helping all students reach their potential.

• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.

• Be willing to participate in school life beyond the classroom and support wider school initiatives.

• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered on the update service.

If you are a dedicated Music Teacher who believes in the transformative power of the arts and seeks to inspire young minds, we invite you to apply and join a vibrant, forward-thinking school community. Please click apply now to register your interest. A member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.