Music Teacher – School

An Outstanding School in Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join its Performing Arts provision. The school is seeking a teacher who can develop students’ musical ability, encourage creativity and deliver a curriculum that combines practical performance with an understanding of musical styles and theory.

• Music Teacher Vacancy

• Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Music

• Location: Croydon

• Salary: MPS1–UPS3

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Start Date: ASAP

You will deliver practical and theoretical Music lessons, helping students build their confidence in performing, composing, listening and appraising.

At KS3, you will introduce pupils to different musical traditions, instruments, performance techniques and elements of music. At KS4, you will prepare students for GCSE Music, supporting their development in performance, composition and the analysis of musical works.

Lessons should offer opportunities for students to experiment with musical ideas, work collaboratively and develop their own creative approaches. You will assess students’ progress, provide constructive feedback and help them refine both their practical skills and their understanding of musical terminology.

The role may also involve supporting concerts, performances and extracurricular music activities, giving students opportunities to share their work and participate in the wider school community.

The school is an established Outstanding School in Croydon with a broad curriculum and a commitment to developing students’ creative interests alongside academic achievement.

The Music provision encourages students to explore different genres, develop practical skills and appreciate music from a range of cultural and historical contexts. The department aims to make musical learning accessible while providing appropriate challenge for students who wish to develop their abilities further.

The successful teacher will contribute to curriculum planning, collaborate with colleagues and support opportunities for students to perform and participate in enrichment activities.

• Degree in Music or a related subject

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Music at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• GCSE Music experience desirable

• Strong practical and theoretical musical knowledge

• Confidence teaching performance and composition

• Ability to assess students’ practical work

• Effective classroom management

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities

The salary will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.