Music Teacher – Secondary School | Newham
Ever had that moment when a student finally nails the chord progression, or the whole class clicks in rhythm? Yeah, that one. This school gets why those moments matter.
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Newham that’s looking for a Music Teacher who loves their subject and knows how to bring it to life, whether that’s through performance, composition, or a well-timed playlist analogy.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive department where creativity is encouraged and students are genuinely keen to get involved.
The role:
1. Teaching Music across KS3 and KS4
2. Planning engaging lessons that build confidence and musical skill
3. Supporting extracurricular activities, ensembles, or school performances if that’s your thing
4. Creating a classroom where students feel brave enough to perform and experiment
What the school is looking for:
5. UK QTS (or working towards it)
6. A Music specialist who can inspire and motivate secondary pupils
7. Strong classroom presence with a calm, positive approach
8. Someone who enjoys being part of a team and sharing ideas
9. Enahnced DBS on the update service
Why this school?
10. Supportive leadership who value the arts
11. Well-resourced music department
12. A diverse, vibrant school community in the heart of Newham
13. Students who respond well to teachers who bring energy and warmth
What you’ll get with Protocol Education:
14. Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
15. FREE access to our online CPD Academy
16. Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant
17. Opportunities in long-term and permanent roles
If you’re a Music Teacher looking for a role where your subject is celebrated and your work genuinely matters, this could be a great next step.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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