Teacher of Music
Location: Richmond upon Thames Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Scale
The Opportunity: Orchestrating Musical Futures Are you an exceptional musician and inspiring educator ready to orchestrate a symphony of learning in young minds? Our vibrant state school in Richmond upon Thames is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Music to develop musical talent, foster appreciation, and ignite a lifelong passion for rhythm and harmony.
The Role: From Notation to Performance You will lead engaging Music lessons across all key stages, exploring performance, composition, and music theory across a rich tapestry of genres and cultures. Your responsibilities include nurturing students' musicality, developing critical listening skills, and preparing them for examinations. A significant contribution to the school's extensive extracurricular music programme—leading choirs, orchestral ensembles, jazz bands, and directing captivating school productions—is essential to enrich our vibrant musical community.
About Our School: A Harmony of Excellence Our state school in Richmond upon Thames places the highest value on the arts, providing dedicated music rooms, individual practice spaces, and performance halls. We have a strong tradition of musical excellence and are committed to ensuring all students have unparalleled opportunities to participate and excel, fostering confidence, self-expression, and a deep sense of belonging through the power of music.
The Ideal Candidate: Your Musical Maestro We are looking for a qualified Music Teacher with outstanding instrumental or vocal skills, a strong academic background in music, and demonstrable experience in teaching a wide range of musical styles to students of all abilities. You will be enthusiastic about developing young musicians and able to inspire active participation.
What We Offer: Your Encore Performance
* A competitive salary on the Outer London pay scale, recognizing your expertise.
* Access to excellent music facilities and high-quality equipment.
* A supportive and energetic Music department with a collaborative ethos and shared passion.
* Outstanding opportunities to lead and develop school ensembles and direct musical productions in a thriving South West London borough