Music Teacher (QTS Required)

A welcoming secondary school in Croydon is seeking a qualified Music Teacher to join their team from September on a long-term basis. Interviews are taking place next week, so applications are encouraged as soon as possible. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Music Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Croydon from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with interviews scheduled for next week, making it ideal for teachers who are available to secure their role before the summer break.

The successful candidate will primarily teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to provide some additional classroom cover, including English lessons where required. The school is looking for someone who can engage students through creative and well-planned lessons while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

About the school

This successful and well-established secondary school has a strong reputation for providing a supportive learning environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive. The leadership team is approachable and committed to staff development, with excellent behaviour expectations and a collaborative teaching culture.

The school benefits from modern facilities and is well connected by public transport, making it easily accessible from across South London.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Music Teacher (QTS Required) you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching Music at secondary level, ideally across KS3 and KS4.
• The flexibility and confidence to provide some additional classroom cover, including English, where required.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• A commitment to delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

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

• QTS

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 Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .