Music Teacher – Secondary Academy – Mitcham, South London Location: Mitcham, South London Salary: £40,266 - £61,592 (Inner London MPS/UPS) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available) Are you a passionate and creative Music Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of musicians? Our client, a dynamic and inclusive secondary academy based in Mitcham, South London, is seeking a talented and dedicated Music Teacher to join their thriving Performing Arts department. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching career in a supportive environment that values the arts and student creativity. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging and challenging Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable) Foster a love of music through practical, theoretical, and performance-based learning Organise and lead extracurricular music opportunities, including ensembles, choirs, and school productions Use assessment effectively to support pupil progress and celebrate musical achievement Contribute to a positive and ambitious department culture that promotes high standards and inclusivity The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Experience teaching Music in a secondary setting Strong subject knowledge across a broad music curriculum, including composition, performance, and theory A commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils The ability to inspire creativity, confidence, and a love for learning What Our Client Offers: A supportive and collaborative academy environment Modern facilities including a dedicated music suite and performance spaces CPD opportunities and career progression pathways A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and work-life balance A commitment to celebrating the arts as a core part of the curriculum Please note: Our client does not offer sponsorship. Apply Now: To apply, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.