Music Teacher

Smart Teachers are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a dynamic performing arts department at a high-achieving North London secondary school and sixth form. This temporary role is to cover from next week until the Christmas break, with interviews taking place soon

About the role

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and well-planned lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with some classes following the NCFE Music qualification. All lessons are fully planned and resourced, offering a smooth transition for the incoming teacher.

About the school

The school is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community with a strong commitment to the arts. Students are enthusiastic and motivated, and staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment. The performing arts department is well-resourced and enjoys a high profile within the school, regularly showcasing student talent through concerts and productions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values creativity and strives to ensure every student can achieve their full potential.

Requirements

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

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Music across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A passion for engaging young people in music
• Ability to play keys/piano desirable but not essential

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

• Suitable teaching experience

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].