Teacher of Music

Location: Barking & Dagenham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is seeking a creative, inspiring, and dynamic Teacher of Music to join their vibrant Expressive Arts faculty starting in January. This is a stellar opportunity for an accomplished musician and educator, whether an experienced practitioner looking to direct ensembles in a top-performing school or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster musical literacy, compositional creativity, and performance excellence across a talented student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Music, you will cultivate a passion for sound, performance, and musicology across a broad range of genres, from classical traditions to contemporary composition and music technology. Joining the department for the spring term, you will deliver engaging, high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / Vocational Music), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Music / Music Technology / BTEC National in Music), unlocking creative potential and technical discipline in every learner.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship East London secondary school celebrated for high academic standards, rich artistic performance opportunities, and dedicated music technology and rehearsal suites

• Culture: A collaborative, high-energy department equipped with modern DAWs (e.g., Logic Pro, Sibelius), instrumental practice rooms, visiting peripatetic tutors, and proactive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver dynamic, high-quality Music lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that balance practical performance, music technology, composition, and analytical listening skills.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE, A-Level, and vocational Music examinations using data-driven tracking, portfolio moderation, and structured feedback routines.

• Lead and coordinate co-curricular ensembles, choirs, bands, and orchestra rehearsals, directing school concerts, seasonal showcases, and regional musical events.

• Liaise with and manage peripatetic instrumental and vocal tutors to ensure a cohesive, flourishing instrumental tuition program across the school.

• Track, evaluate, and support student progress, nurturing gifted young musicians toward conservatoire/university pathways while making music inclusive and accessible to all key stages.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Music, Music Performance, Composition, or a closely related discipline (proficiency in piano, keyboard, or a primary instrument/vocal performance is highly desirable).

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Music teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5 A-Level/BTEC Music experience is a strong advantage).

• Thorough knowledge of national Music examination board specifications (e.g., Eduqas, AQA, Edexcel, Pearson) and music software applications.

• Superior classroom presence, strong conducting/ensemble direction skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for musical craft and creative expression.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Instrumental Music Coordination or Performing Arts leadership.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a seamless January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring Music specialist ready to lead the tempo at an Outstanding secondary school in Barking & Dagenham starting this January, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.