Teacher of Music
William Ellis School, London, NW5 1RN11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main/Upper Scale - Inner London
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Music and Music Technology across all key stages. We require a well-qualified musician who is passionate about music education and committed to managing an extensive programme of extra-curricular, enrichment and performance opportunities.
The successful candidate will be:
- be an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge
- be an inspirational leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people
- have a record of securing excellent student progress
What the school offers its staff
Music at William Ellis has a strong history of excellent results at GCSE and A Level in Music and Music Technology, with at least one class in each examination year group and sometimes 40% of a year group opting for Music at GCSE. There is a thriving programme of extra-curricular and enrichment provision, with ensemble groups within the school and with neighbouring girls’ schools – some of whom perform at external venues and events. We have a strong relationship with the school’s Parents’ Association who support regular fundraising efforts for musical equipment. We proud to be part of a strong schools’ Music partnership in Camden. As a school, we offer up to 10% of our places each year to students who show a strong aptitude for Music and support these students to achieve highly and enjoy Music throughout their time here. For more details, please see William Ellis School - Music
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Ellis School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 817 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Ellis School website
- Email address
- hr@williamellis.camden.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02072679346
Arranging a visit to William Ellis School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@williamellis.camden.sch.uk.
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