Music Supply Teacher

Smart Teachers are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Teacher for a full-time ongoing supply position at a well-regarded secondary school in the borough of Redbridge. The role is to start in April 2025 and is expected to continue through the summer term, with the possibility of extension.

About the role

• Full-time teaching role delivering Music across KS3 and KS4

• Planning and marking required; PPA time provided

• Supportive and creative department with excellent resources

• Opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular music activities including ensembles and performances

About the school

• Oversubscribed, high-achieving mixed 11–18 school with a strong reputation in the local community

• Outstanding facilities including a dedicated music suite and performance space

• Excellent student behaviour and high levels of engagement in the arts

• Strong emphasis on creativity, enrichment and inclusive education

• Located in East London with good transport links (Central Line, local bus routes)

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Music Supply Teacher you will:

• Qualified Music Teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Confident delivering Music to KS3 and KS4; KS5 experience desirable but not essential
• Strong classroom management and a positive, engaging teaching style
• Passionate about fostering creativity and musical appreciation in young people
• Able to quickly integrate into a dynamic and supportive team environment

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].