Music Teacher - Highly Academic School in Ealing

Teacher of Music – Ealing, Inner London 🎶

Lead Musical Excellence and Performance at an Outstanding West London Academy

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring, and committed Teacher of Music to join the thriving faculty at an Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary academy in the Ealing area of Inner West London.

This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026 .

• Teacher of Music required
• Full-time, Permanent position starting January 2026
• Exceptional, Outstanding-rated secondary academy in Ealing, Inner London
• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 & 4 (KS3/KS4), with potential for Key Stage 5 (KS5).
• Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 available

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an inspirational and highly effective Music specialist dedicated to delivering engaging and rigorous practical and theoretical lessons. You will be joining a supportive, high-achieving environment with excellent facilities, where high academic achievement and widespread student participation in musical performance are highly valued. This role focuses on outstanding classroom practice and contributing significantly to the school's vibrant co-curricular music program.

To secure an exceptional candidate, this role comes with an attractive Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum . This financial incentive is a purely financial reward designed to support excellent teachers and their commitment to our school community.

The School

This is a highly successful academy renowned for its Outstanding Ofsted rating , excellent student outcomes, and positive, forward-thinking school culture. The Music department is central to the school's creative life, committed to developing performance skills, music theory, and music technology across all key stages. The school is dedicated to continuous staff development, offering a high-quality, tailored CPD programme to help all staff thrive. The school's location in Ealing offers a fantastic setting in a vibrant Inner London borough with excellent transport links.

We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a degree in Music or a related field.
• A proven track record as an excellent Music Teacher with experience teaching theory and performance to at least Key Stage 4 (GCSE) .
• Proficiency in directing musical ensembles (e.g., choir, orchestra, band) is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for the subject and the ability to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds.
• The drive to uphold and contribute to the academy’s Outstanding standards.

Salary and Benefits

• Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for Teachers.
  • The base salary will be paid according to experience within the statutory Inner London Pay Scale (The Inner London Main Pay Range minimum is approximately £40,317 as of September 2025).
• A fixed Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum.
• Excellent, structured professional development and career progression pathways.

If you are an ambitious and excellent Music Teacher ready to join an Outstanding Ealing academy , please submit your CV outlining your suitability and performance specialisms.