Music Teacher

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of London. We are committed to providing an inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive and develop their creativity. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our Music Department.

Position: Music Teacher
Type: Full-time, Teaching Position
Education Stage: Secondary & Sixth Form

January 2027 start - Fixed term or permanent positions offered.

As a Music Teacher at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, you will have the opportunity to inspire students through creative expression without the constraints of a fixed curriculum. This role is ideal for someone passionate about art education who wants to make a positive impact on young learners.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience required; training and support will be provided
- A strong passion for music and creativity
- Good communication skills with young people
- Ability to motivate and engage secondary school students
- Willingness to learn and adapt teaching methods as needed

Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive classroom environment
- Enthusiasm for encouraging student confidence in artistic expression
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards diverse student needs
- A collaborative approach working with colleagues within the Music Department
- Dedication to continuous personal development as an educator

If you are eager to start your career in teaching art within a dynamic school community that values creativity above all else, we would love to hear from you.

We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff in our Trust.

Mulberry Schools Trust are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who are disabled. All candidates who are disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria will

be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants to inform us if you need any particular adjustments, arrangements or access needs as part of the recruitment process. We are also able to provide a large font print job pack, BSL interpreters, and can arrange for audio versions

of our job pack on request.

We will also accommodate alternative application methods should they be requested.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and will be a condition of your employment with us. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided in advance. We will seek references on all shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.

We welcome your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Safer Recruitment

Online searches and reference checks may be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please find our Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment policy here :