Music Teacher

  • Empowering Learning
  • Dagenham, Essex
  • Jan 07, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Music Teacher - Secondary - Redbridge/Dagenham - KS3-KS5

Pay: M1-M4 (Outer/Fringe London), paid to scale - salary or daily rate equivalent
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, temporary or permanent
Location: Redbridge / Dagenham

Empowering Learning are recruiting a dedicated Music Teacher for a welcoming secondary school in the Redbridge/Dagenham area. This full-time Music Teacher role is available ASAP and offers strong support, excellent facilities, and a committed performing arts department.

The school delivers a broad, engaging Music curriculum with a focus on creativity, progression, and high-quality teaching. You'll teach Music across KS3-KS5, support performance opportunities, and help develop the department's wider enrichment offer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality Music teaching across KS3-KS5

  • Plan and teach a structured Music curriculum that supports progress and achievement

  • Maintain strong behaviour management and clear classroom routines

  • Support extra-curricular opportunities including performances, rehearsals, and enrichment

  • Collaborate with a supportive department focused on consistency and student development

What's on offer:

  • M1-M4 pay scale, salary or daily rate equivalent

  • Full-time, temporary or permanent contract

  • CPD and professional development opportunities

  • Supportive leadership and excellent performing arts resources

You will need:

  • QTS preferred, but strong instructors or Music specialists will be considered

  • Confident classroom leadership and behaviour management

  • Strong subject knowledge across KS3-KS5

  • Ability to inspire creativity and encourage student progression

To apply, send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning.