Job description

Music Teacher 
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long-term

GSL Education London Branch is seeking an experienced Music Teacher to join a vibrant and inclusive girls' secondary school and sixth form in the heart of Waltham Forest. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Music Teacher who is passionate about inspiring young minds and sharing a love of music through engaging and creative lessons.

As a Music Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping the musical journey of students across Key Stages 3 to 5. The school has excellent music facilities, supportive leadership, and a commitment to providing a rich and balanced curriculum.

Responsibilities of the Music Teacher:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured music lessons to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

  • Plan and deliver a broad range of musical activities, including theory and practical elements

  • Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Music exams

  • Organise and support school concerts, performances, and extracurricular music clubs

  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to support learning

  • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements for the Music Teacher:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Proven experience as a Music Teacher in a secondary school setting

  • Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for music education

  • Strong classroom management skills

  • Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities

  • Right to work in the UK

If you’re a talented Music Teacher looking to join a supportive school with fantastic facilities, then we would love to hear from you! This is a long-term role starting in September 2025, ideal for a confident and dedicated Music Teacher who thrives on making music come alive 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.