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Music Teacher
Q - Are you a Music Teacher looking for a top-drawer school that will ensure your success?
If so, this Music Teacher opportunity at a Lambeth School is the role for you!
The school boasts some exceptional achievements—listed Ofsted Outstanding for over 10 years—and continues to achieve high GCSE and A-Level results annually, with a well-funded creative arts department.
Given the School’s continued success, you can rest assured there is plentiful support from the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), who have ensured the creative arts department is properly staffed and resourced to maintain their Outstanding teaching levels across all key stages.
Music Teacher – Job Description
Position: Music Teacher Contract: September 2026 (Full-time, permanent) Pay: MPS1 – UPS3 + TLR (S Standing Dependent on Experience) Teaching Responsibilities: Across KS3 and KS4, with the option for KS5 Curriculum: Plan lessons to align with the Curriculum for Excellence national guidance Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to plan and coordinate lessons Support Offered: Encouragement for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced educators
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Music Teacher – Person Specification
Essential:
- UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Proven experience in teaching at a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ level
- Music-related degree at 2:1 (upper second class) or 1:1 from a reputable university
- Ambitious and driven personality
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong desire to progress in their career
Music Teacher – School Description
- Ofsted Rating: ’Outstanding’
- Director’s Vision: A successful Music department consistently delivering exceptional results
- Location: Lambeth
- Transport Links: Excellent in and around the city
- Leadership: Incredibly supportive leadership team prepared to nurture your career
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An opportunity for growth: Working at this school provides Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLRs) along with a clear career progression route. The selected candidate will be well on their way to a brilliant educational career.
Application Details
If becoming a Music Teacher at this school is your next step, apply by sending your CV to Charlie at EdEx. For shortlisted candidates, your personal consultant will get in touch soon after.
TLRs (Teaching and Learning Responsibilities) Available
- INDT (Individual Teacher Development Targets)
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