Music Teacher

Are you a passionate and inspiring Music Teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of young musicians? Join our vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets, where creativity and innovation are at the heart of our ethos.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to:

• Deliver engaging and innovative music lessons across KS3 and KS4 (experience with A-level teaching is a bonus).
• Inspire students to explore a wide range of musical genres and develop their skills in performance, composition, and appreciation.
• Lead and support extracurricular activities, including choir, orchestra, and school productions.
• Collaborate with the performing arts team to deliver high-quality events and performances

About the school

Our school is a thriving and diverse community committed to excellence in education. We are proud of our state-of-the-art music facilities, dynamic performing arts program, and dedicated staff team that nurtures talent and encourages self-expression.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Music Teacher you will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent and have experience teaching music in secondary schools.
• Be passionate about music education and committed to inspiring young people.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of diverse learners.
• Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a collaborative approach to teaching and learnin

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• experience teaching music in a mainstream secondary school

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].