Music Teacher

Secondary School Music Teacher

Location:

Enfield, North London

Contract:

Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Start Date:

8 September 2026
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3)
Email:

About the Role

Teach Now is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join a secondary school in Enfield and help make music an active and visible part of school life.

You will teach Music across KS3 and KS4, combining practical performance, composition, listening and musical theory. The school is looking for a teacher who can engage students with a wide variety of musical backgrounds and encourage both experienced musicians and complete beginners to participate confidently.

There may also be opportunities to contribute to performances, ensembles, clubs and wider enrichment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Teach performance, composition, listening and theoretical skills.

Prepare GCSE Music students effectively for assessments.

Support students using classroom instruments and music technology.

Encourage participation from pupils with different levels of musical experience.

Organise resources and maintain a purposeful practical environment.

Contribute to concerts, performances or enrichment activities where appropriate.

Work collaboratively within the wider creative arts team.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status.

Degree or relevant specialist qualification in Music.

Experience teaching secondary Music.

Ability to demonstrate strong practical musicianship.

Knowledge of GCSE Music requirements.

Confident classroom-management and organisational skills.

Experience with music technology would be an advantage.

The School Can Offer

A department where practical and creative learning is valued.

Opportunities to develop extracurricular music.

Support from colleagues across the creative arts.

Scope to bring your own musical strengths and ideas to the curriculum.

Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Salary will be based on experience, qualifications and position on the teacher pay scale.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance