Job Description

🎵 Secondary Music Teacher - Waltham Forest 🎵
Start Date: Autumn Term 2025 (with possible extension)
Salary: London MPS/UPS - £198 to £258 per day (PAYE)
Location: Waltham Forest
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Tradewind Recruitment is proud to support a forward-thinking, high-achieving secondary school in Waltham Forest in their search for a talented and dedicated Music Teacher to join them from the start of the Autumn Term.
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About the Role:
As a Secondary Music Teacher on supply, you will:
* Plan and deliver creative and engaging music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
* Inspire students of all abilities to develop their musical talents and appreciation
* Use a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs
* Assess student progress and contribute to the wider school community
* Work collaboratively within a welcoming and high-performing staff team
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Person Specification:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must:
* Hold UK QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
* Have experience teaching Music at secondary level in the UK
* Demonstrate strong subject knowledge of the national Music curriculum
* Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills
* Be adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check and have full employment history for the past 10 years
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Our Client School:
This inclusive and high-performing girls' secondary school serves a diverse, vibrant community and is recognised for its outstanding commitment to student development. The latest Ofsted report praised the school for its "ambitious curriculum, high expectations and strong leadership", with students described as "courteous, articulate and highly engaged in their learning."
The school's mission is to empower young women through academic excellence, creativity, and social responsibility. The learning environment is calm, supportive, and focused on achievement, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, well-being and inclusivity.
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Transport & Location:
Located in the heart of Waltham Forest, the school is easily accessible via public transport with excellent Tube (Victoria Line), Overground, and bus connections nearby - making your commute straightforward and convenient whether you're coming from central London or surrounding boroughs.
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Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
* Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
* Virtual registration for your convenience
* Access to 2,500+ free CPD courses through The National College
* Competitive PAYE rates (no umbrella companies!)
* Online timesheets and prompt weekly payments
* Flexibility to match your lifestyle - daily, short-term, or long-term roles
* Opportunities to experience a wide range of local schools
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Ready to inspire the next generation of musicians?
To apply or find out more, contact Leanne King today at 0207 845 5450 or via leanne.king@twrecruitment.com.
Take the next step in your teaching career with Tradewind - we'd love to support you on your journey!

To apply for this role you will need to:

* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

* CV must cover full work history

* Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

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