SEMH Music Teacher - Specialist SEMH School
Are you a passionate Music Teacher who believes in the power of creativity to transform young lives?
A well-respected specialist school in South East London is seeking a dedicated and resilient Music Teacher to join their team in September. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students aged 7 to 18 who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, within a highly supportive and therapeutic learning environment.
📍 About the Role
- Full-time, permanent position
- Deliver engaging and therapeutic music lessons across Key Stages 2-5
- Teach in a purpose-built music studio equipped with recording facilities, digital tech, and performance space
- Collaborate with a strong inclusion team including therapists and behavioural specialists
- Participate in cross-curricular creative projects, performances, and enrichment activities
👩🏫 About You
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or substantial relevant experience
- Experience working with children with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
- Able to foster trust, consistency, and creativity in your teaching
- Comfortable teaching practical and theory-based music from entry-level to GCSE or equivalent
- Passionate about music as a therapeutic and educational tool
🌱 The School Offers
- Small class sizes and excellent adult-to-student ratios
- Ongoing professional development and mental health training
- A nurturing and respectful ethos focused on emotional resilience and independence
- Strong leadership and a multidisciplinary team culture
- Scope to shape the music curriculum and introduce new initiatives
This is not a mainstream setting-it's an environment where music can truly become a catalyst for change. If you're looking for a role where your creativity, patience, and emotional intelligence will make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
