Music Teacher | Secondary School in Tower Hamlets

Teacher of Music & Musical Arts (January 2027 Start)

Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner London

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an articulate, creative, and dynamic Teacher of Music to join their vibrant Performing Arts faculty this January . Situated in the cultural heart of East London—minutes from world-class performance venues, historic arts districts, and major transport links—this mid-year appointment offers an extraordinary opportunity for a Music specialist (whether an experienced practitioner eager to direct ensemble music or an ambitious Early Career Teacher) to inspire composition, performance mastery, musicology, and sound technology across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

Stepping into the music suite for the January term, you will bridge traditional musicology with contemporary composition, music tech production, solo performance, and ensemble harmony. Joining a collaborative, high-performing team, you will deliver compelling practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 Music, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Music / BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Music / BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Music Performance/Technology), equipping young musicians with the ear training, notation fluency, and creative depth needed for conservatoire entry, university degrees, and modern music industry pathways.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Inner London campus featuring acoustic rehearsal suites, Logic/Cubase Apple Mac recording studios, individual practice rooms, a fleet of orchestral and modern instruments, and a fully equipped performance auditorium

• Culture: An academically ambitious, culturally inclusive, and artistically rich learning community dedicated to musical diversity, ensemble participation, high performance standards, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, highly engaging Music lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering musical analysis, performance technique, composition strategies, music theory, and digital audio workstation (DAW) production.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and vocational candidates thoroughly for practical recitals, composition portfolios, and written listening/appraisal examinations through structured rehearsal coaching and data-driven progress tracking.

• Cultivate an inspiring, inclusive musical culture where diverse genres—from classical and jazz to world music, pop, and electronic production—are celebrated and critically evaluated.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch high-aspiring instrumentalists and vocalists targeting conservatoires while building core musical confidence in developing learners.

• Direct and lead extra-curricular musical provisions, including school choirs, orchestras, jazz bands, rock ensembles, termly concerts, musical theatre productions, and entry into national music festivals.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Music, Music Performance, Composition, Musicology, Music Technology, or a closely related discipline.

• Advanced instrumental or vocal proficiency (Grade 8 equivalent or higher in a primary instrument/piano 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 Music or BTEC Level 3 Music tech experience is highly desirable).

• Strong command of music software (e.g., Logic Pro, Sibelius, Cubase, GarageBand), excellent conducting and ensemble leading skills, and an infectious passion for musical education and performance.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Director of Music, Key Stage 4 Music Lead, or Instrumental Tuition Coordinator.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, studio access, peripatetic teacher support, and staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Music specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January at an Outstanding school in Tower Hamlets, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.