Teacher of Music
Forest Academy
Redbridge
- Salary:
- M1 to UPS3 (Outer London) Possible TLR for the suitable candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
Teacher of Music
Based at The Forest Academy - IG6 3TN
Salary: M1 to UPS3 (Outer London) Possible TLR for the suitable candidate
Required: September 2026
Thank you for your interest in becoming Teacher of Music at The Forest Academy. The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for a teacher who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who is ambitious and has a real passion for their subject. The successful applicant will have high expectations and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. They will, like us, believe in our students.
We welcome applications from teachers with any level of experience – ECTs or more experienced teachers.
To book a call with senior leaders please email admin@theforestacademy.co.uk.
Interviews will take place as applications are received.
Ofsted, 2023, said:
· “Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
· “Pupils feel safe and are happy…Pupils are polite and considerate of others.”
· “Staff have a positive working relationship with pupils, which reflects the school’s culture of respect.”
· “Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-ordered curriculum for all pupils…Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are specialists in their subjects.”
· “Pupils learn in a calm environment and their attendance is high. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.”
Attached documents
About Forest Academy
- Forest Academy
- Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford
- Essex
- IG6 3TN
- United Kingdom
The Forest Academy
The Forest Academy is a medium-sized, community school integral to the Beacon Multi - Academy Trust. We are a good school (Ofsted, 2023), serving a diverse and vibrant community in Hainault.
Values and vision
We are proud of the inclusive nature of TFA, particularly our Additionally Resourced Provision, Beacon Communication School, for students with a range of social communication difficulties including Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, with a new 6thform provision as part of Beal 6th form.
We have a co-located 6th form with Beal High School. We have exceptionally high aspirations for all of our students, and support them to set goals and think about their futures. Students from TFA and Beal 6th form go on to some of the best universities and apprenticeships, and we consistently secure 100% progression for our students.
Our school has an atmosphere of challenge and purpose. Our students experience a rich, varied curriculum ensuring excellent outcomes and high-quality progression routes. We seek to broaden our students’ experiences by providing a choice of more than 40 clubs per week, and all students access a range of curriculum trips each year.
Ofsted
The Forest Academy has been judged as a good school (January 2023).
“Forest Academy is a welcoming place for pupils of all cultures and faiths… Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Pupils feel safe and are happy. Staff have a positive working relationship with pupils, which reflects the school’s culture of respect. Pupils are polite and considerate of others. They learn in an orderly and calm environment.”
View Forest Academy’s latest Ofsted report
Acting Principal
Mr Will Mackintosh
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