Music Teacher – Hackney
Location: Hackney, East London
Contract: Full-time / Long-term/ Short-term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £150-250 (based on experience)
Love inspiring creativity in the classroom? We’re looking for a passionate Music Teacher to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Hackney, where the arts are at the heart of school life.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a lively, collaborative environment and wants to build a strong, inclusive music culture that gets every student engaged—whether they’re future producers, singers, or just love a good beat.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Teaching Music across KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A-Level
2. Bringing energy and imagination to your lessons with performance, composition, and technology
3. Encouraging creativity through extracurricular music clubs, choirs, and school performances
4. Working as part of a supportive and enthusiastic Creative Arts department
About You
5. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching secondary Music
6. Confident delivering GCSE and/or A-Level Music (Edexcel or AQA)
7. A positive, engaging teaching style that inspires confidence and participation
8. Strong classroom management and a passion for helping students unlock their potential
Why Join Protocol Education?
9. Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
10. 1:1 support from your dedicated consultant
11. Free access to our online CPD Academy and Thrive training
12. Opportunities to explore roles in other creative schools across East London
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.
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