Job description

Music Teacher
Location: Lewisham
Salary: £165 – £265 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026 
Contract Type: Long Term, Part-Time (2 days per week)

GSL Education’s London Branch is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Music Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Lewisham on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to contribute to a vibrant music department and inspire students through engaging and creative teaching.

About the Role:

As a Music Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons to students across KS3 and KS4. This part-time role includes full teaching responsibilities such as planning and marking, making it ideal for an experienced teacher looking for a rewarding fixed-term opportunity within a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities for Music Teacher:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured Music lessons in line with the curriculum.
  • Teach Music to students at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • Prepare lesson materials, assess student work, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Monitor and track student progress, supporting their academic development.
  • Create an inclusive and positive classroom environment that fosters creativity.
  • Contribute to the wider school community, including extra-curricular activities such as choir and school bands.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high teaching standards.

Requirements for Music Teacher:

  • Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Proven experience teaching Music at KS3 and KS4.
  • Strong subject knowledge and a passion for music education.
  • Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
  • Excellent organisational and classroom management skills.
  • Willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities is highly desirable (e.g., choir, bands).
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

  • Part-time working schedule (2 days per week)
  • Competitive daily pay (£165 – £265)
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic school environment
  • Gain valuable experience in a well-established secondary school
  • Fixed-term contract for the academic year, providing stability

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.

To apply:

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.