Job description

Music Teacher
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term

GSL Education London Branch is excited to be recruiting a Music Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Barking and Dagenham. This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to inspire young learners and bring music to life across the curriculum.

If you are passionate about music and enjoy helping students reach their full potential, this Music Teacher role could be perfect for you.

Music Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that inspire students and promote creativity.

  • Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback to support improvement.

  • Develop students’ skills in performing, composing, and listening across a range of musical styles.

  • Support extracurricular music activities, such as school concerts, bands, or choirs.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop the music curriculum.

  • Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.

Music Teacher Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent experience.

  • Strong knowledge of the UK secondary music curriculum.

  • Ability to teach a wide range of musical styles and instruments.

  • Experience in classroom management and engaging students in learning.

  • Passion for inspiring young people and encouraging their creative talents.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Music Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.