Teacher of Music & Performing Arts

Location: Redbridge, East/Outer London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An inspiring, culturally vibrant secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an expressive, articulate, and dynamic Teacher of Music to join their flourishing Expressive Arts faculty. This is a stellar opportunity for a passionate musician and educator—whether an experienced teacher eager to lead A-Level Music and ensemble performances or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster musical literacy, instrumental performance, and composition across a creative student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Music, you will transform musical theory, composition, performance techniques, and sound technology into captivating, practical learning experiences. Joining an energetic department, you will deliver high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / Vocational Music Practice), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Music / Level 3 Music Technology), equipping students with the creative, analytical, and technical skills needed for performance, higher education, and creative industry pathways.

• Environment: A modern Outer London secondary school featuring purpose-built music suites, practice rooms, acoustic recording studios, Mac/DAW MIDI technology labs, and a full suite of orchestral and modern instruments

• Culture: A collaborative, high-energy department where ensemble performance, concerts, theatrical productions, and artistic expression are celebrated across the school community

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, practical Music lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that build instrumental/vocal technique, music history, listening analysis, and composition skills using DAWs (e.g., Logic Pro, Cubase, Sibelius).

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and vocational candidates thoroughly for performance assessments, composition portfolios, and written listening/appraisal examinations.

• Direct and direct extra-curricular musical ensembles, including choirs, orchestras, jazz bands, rock groups, and peripatetic instrumental schedules.

• Organize and produce major school performances, seasonal concerts, showcase events, and musical accompaniment for whole-school theatrical productions.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to refine performance craft while scaffolding musical notation and composition for developing learners.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Music, Music Performance, Musicology, or Music Technology.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-quality Music instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level Music teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Practical proficiency in at least one primary instrument/vocals, keyboard/piano fluency, and working knowledge of music software/DAWs alongside national examination specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Eduqas).

• Inspiring stage presence, exceptional communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for musical diversity, performance, and creative technology.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Expressive Arts Leadership, Extra-Curricular Music Lead, or Instrumental Coordinator.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Music specialist ready to inspire the next generation of performers, composers, and music enthusiasts at a dynamic secondary school in Redbridge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.