Teacher of Music - Permanent Contract, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Teacher of Music | Highly Respected School | Waltham Forest | September 2025

A 'Good' graded school in the heart of Waltham Forest is looking for a compassionate, ambitious, and well-rounded Teacher of Music for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent, school-based contract, not a supply or short-term position. There are potential TLR opportunities for ambitious or experienced Teacher of Music too!

We have worked with this Waltham Forest secondary school for a couple of years, placing Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and Back Office staff with them. They have a super low turnover of staff and strong and supportive SLT.

Key highlights of this school & Teacher of Music vacancy:

• Entitlement to a paid wellbeing day
• Early finish on Friday for professional development and research
• Collaborative professional partnerships as part of a local Teaching Alliance
• Access to employee support scheme
• Opportunities for flexible working where possible
• Access to quality online CPD

The Head of Music is looking for an ambitious Teacher of Music with a hard-working attitude who can contribute to the running of the Music department with their ideas and own research. The school has around 1000 students and boasts incredible facilities, great career progression, CPD, and excellent student behaviour. The school is renowned for their supportive SLT and impressive Progress 8 results across all subjects and impressive KS5 results leading to Oxbridge placements. This is an exciting time for a Teacher of Music to join the school.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Teacher of Music

• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• Working alongside a team of fantastic Music Teachers and HoD Music
• September 2025 - Full Time & Permanent school-based contract
• MPS1 - UPS3 Outer London + TLRs (Size dependent on experience)
• Located in the Borough of Waltham Forest

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Teacher of Music

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of gaining
• Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels, and GCSEs
• Must be meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good or Outstanding' level
• Strong Teacher of Music with good subject knowledge
• Must be willing to listen to feedback

SCHOOL DETAILS - Teacher of Music

• Graded 'Good' in latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern & creative facilities throughout
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the school
• Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance
• Touch screen Chromebooks with G Suite education embedded throughout
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as childcare salary sacrifice scheme and cycle scheme
• Free onsite Parking
• An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising

If you are interested in this Teacher of Music opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this Teacher of Music opportunity by sending your CV to James at EdEx. You will be contacted within 12hrs if shortlisted.