Job Description

Music Teacher – Exciting Opportunity a Havering Secondary School
Permanent Secondary School Music Teacher Job
September 2025 Start Date (Or July 2025 for ECTs)

Are you a passionate Music Teacher eager to inspire students and share your love of music? A high-achieving secondary school in Havering is looking for a talented individual to join its thriving Performing Arts Faculty. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for outstanding support or an experienced teacher seeking new challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Why This Role?

• Outstanding Support for ECTs: A structured induction programme with expert mentoring, regular CPD, and a strong pastoral support network to help you thrive in your first teaching years.
• Thriving Performing Arts Faculty: Join a well-established team with a strong reputation for excellence in music, drama, and dance.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Teach in a well-equipped music suite, featuring Mac suites, recording studios, and rehearsal spaces, ideal for delivering exciting and creative lessons.
• Strong Extracurricular Programme: Be part of highly successful concerts, ensembles, music clubs, and school productions, inspiring students beyond the classroom.
• High-Achieving School: A school with an ambitious and diverse student body, known for its excellent results and commitment to the arts.
• Great Location & Transport Links: Conveniently situated in Havering, with easy access to public transport and road networks.

Your Role:

• Teach engaging and high-quality Music lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4.
• Inspire students through practical music-making, composition, and performance, ensuring they develop a passion for the subject.
• Contribute to a strong extracurricular programme, leading or supporting choirs, orchestras, ensembles, and school productions.
• Work collaboratively within the Performing Arts Faculty, shaping an exciting and diverse music curriculum.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong passion for music education.
• Enthusiasm for practical, creative, and academic aspects of the subject.
• A commitment to inspiring students of all abilities through engaging and innovative teaching methods.
• Someone eager to contribute to the wider school community, enriching students' musical experiences.

Perks of the Role:

• Competitive salary (Outer London Pay Scale).
• Career progression opportunities in a supportive and creative school environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development.
• The chance to shape the music curriculum and drive music education forward in the school.

At Ethos Education, we specialise in supporting teachers at every stage of their career. If this role isn’t quite right for you, and you're an ECT, our ECT Job Hunters service can connect you with other exciting opportunities tailored to your goals. If you're a more experienced Music Teacher looking for a new job, we'd be pleased to hear from you with a brief summary of what you're looking for in your new job.