Music Teacher

Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Hackney
Salary: £185 - £265 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long Term

Do you believe music has the power to inspire, connect, and transform young minds?

If so, GSL Education are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative Music Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in Hackney. This long-term opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who thrives on nurturing talent, encouraging expression, and making music an accessible and enjoyable subject for all learners.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Music across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons.
• Foster a love for music through practical and theoretical teaching.
• Prepare students for performances, exams, and school events.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular musical activities and clubs.
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and support individual development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the wider arts curriculum.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching Music at the secondary level.
• Ability to inspire and engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A proactive, organised, and student-centred approach.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive school environment with well-equipped music facilities.
• Long-term stability with potential for permanent placement.
• Opportunity to lead or be involved in school performances and music enrichment.
• Continued professional development and mentorship.

If you are a passionate Music Teacher eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Hackney, we invite you to apply today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Music Teacher role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.