Music Teacher; ECT

Music Teacher (ECT) – Permanent

Location:

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Start Date:

ASAP – February

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: MPS (Outer London) – ECT scale

I am seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Music Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. This is a permanent position with an ASAP February start, offering an excellent opportunity for an ECT to begin or continue their teaching career in a nurturing and forward‑thinking environment.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Music lessons across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students to develop their musical skills, creativity, and appreciation of the subject.

• Teach Music across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress effectively
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to extracurricular music activities (choirs, ensembles, performances)
• Work collaboratively within the Music department and wider school community

• A qualified teacher (or trainee teacher) with QTS or pending QTS
• An ECT or newly qualified teacher of Music
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Music education
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities

• A supportive ECT induction programme with high‑quality mentoring
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture
• Well‑resourced Music department
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Convenient transport links across London

If you are a motivated and dedicated Music ECT looking for a permanent role starting ASAP in February, I would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to James at Academics or call .