Music Teacher

Job Title:
Music Teacher

Salary:
£40,319 to £52,303 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Working Hours:
Mon-Fri, Term Time Only

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:
Blackheath, London

Are you an experienced and qualified Music Teacher looking for a new role within a growing education provision in Blackheath? Look no further In toto ed has a fantastic opportunity to join our In toto ed team in making a real difference to our students lives.

We are passionate about unlocking each student's potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students' needs.

Main Duties

• Plan and deliver engaging music lessons across KS3–5, including GCSE and RSL Music Practitioners courses.
• Teach performance, composition, and music technology, using Logic Pro and a range of instruments and recording equipment.
• Inspire students through confident performance, leading ensembles, demonstrations, and practical workshops.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records and setting clear learning objectives.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities such as concerts, music clubs, and community performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across schools in the In Toto Ed Group.
• Maintain and organise music resources, ensuring safe and effective use of instruments and technology.
• Participate in departmental development, curriculum planning, and professional learning.
• Support whole-school responsibilities, including tutoring, supervision, safeguarding, and performance management processes.

A full list of duties can be found in the job description

About You

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong subject knowledge in Music with excellent classroom management and the ability to motivate students of all abilities.
• Skilled in music performance, composition, and technology (including Logic Pro).
• Effective communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection, including completion of mandatory training and willingness to submit an Enhanced DBS check.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated to supporting student progress and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Degree in Music or a related field.
• Experience teaching AQA GCSE Music and RSL Level 2/3 Music Practitioners.
• Confident performer with experience leading ensembles, bands, or extracurricular activities.
• Proficient in music production, recording, and sound engineering.
• Innovative and collaborative, with a passion for creative arts education and curriculum development.

What We Can Offer

• Unlimited access to an award winning CPD platform
• Term time only (39 weeks including 5 inset days) Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification for all staff
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Accredited support through QTLS
• Training grants for qualifications, including NPQ, NPQSL and NASENCO
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health Assured EAP programme which includes varied types of counselling, 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, mental health crisis phone support
• Access to my healthy advantage app which includes: wellness plans, rewards including discounts with a variety of retailers including travel agents and gyms
• Bonus for staff with 100% attendance to work (per academic year)
• Small class groups
• Employee recognition and service awards
• Casual Dress Code Company pension
• Free Specsavers eye test
• Work Laptop or MacBook provided
• Free tea and coffee
• Bonus for referring a friend to In Toto Ed
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Wellbeing leave
• Blue Light Card
• Free teacher planner

In Toto Ed are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.