*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)var(thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(header-height)min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a0c02d5-1618-8328-883f-f0b6475378c8-4" data-turn-id-container="request-6a0c02d5-1618-8328-883f-f0b6475378c8-4" data-testid="conversation-turn-26" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Teacher of Music KS3 Music Full-time Crayford, South East London Start Date: September 2026 Permanent Position MPS / UPS (dependent on experience) QTS Required A successful and well-regarded secondary school in South East London is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Music to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Music teacher to join a supportive and ambitious school environment with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. The Role In this role, you will teach Music across Key Stage 3, delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire students and develop their musical understanding, performance skills, and confidence. The successful candidate will join a welcoming department committed to providing high-quality teaching and enriching musical opportunities for students both inside and outside of the classroom. The school is looking for a teacher who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has experience teaching Music at KS3 Is an engaging and enthusiastic classroom practitioner Can inspire students through a passion for Music and the Creative Arts Has high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement Works collaboratively within a team environment Is committed to supporting students of all abilities Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities where appropriate The School This inclusive and ambitious secondary school is recognised for its strong leadership, supportive culture, and commitment to high standards across teaching and learning. Staff benefit from: A supportive and collaborative leadership team Excellent professional development and progression opportunities A strong focus on staff wellbeing Well-resourced teaching facilities A positive and respectful learning environment Opportunities to develop within a growing and successful school community The school is looking to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible. This role would suit both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers looking to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.