Trainee Music Teacher

Desired work region:London

Relocation possible:No

Why they want to teach:Sebastian wants to create a space where students feel free to express themselves and grow, just as music once did for him.

School Type:Secondary

Subject:Music

Salary/rate:TT3 from £14,600 per term

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Shah Muzir

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02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About Profile

✏️ Professional Profile for Schools

Sebastian is a thoughtful and motivated trainee teacher specialising in Secondary Music. He holds a BA and MA in Jazz Vocals and is currently completing a second master's in Commercial Songwriting and Production. His academic background is complemented by five years of teaching experience across Germany, Belgium, and the UK, where he has coached vocalists, led songwriting workshops, and supported audition preparation.

He is already a confident teacher of vocals and performance, but has deliberately pushed himself to teach across unfamiliar genres such as rap, hip hop and classical crossover – showing both strategic insight into student engagement and willingness to develop professionally. He has carefully studied the KS3 music curriculum and demonstrates strong lesson planning, curriculum awareness, and high expectations for learning outcomes.

Sebastian is reflective, emotionally intelligent, and student-centred. He views behaviour management through the lens of mutual respect and emotional awareness, prioritising student wellbeing without compromising classroom structure. His safeguarding understanding is sound, and he has appropriate international experience (Germany) with police checks in place.

In addition to classroom teaching, Sebastian has shown strong leadership and organisational skills in his voluntary work, including founding and growing a student association and delivering inclusive musical events for large audiences.

✅ Strengths

Rich subject knowledge across vocals, songwriting, and music theory
Highly reflective and open to feedback
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Prior teaching experience across different settings and countries
Organised and confident lesson planner with clear curriculum insight

⚠️ Areas for Development

Needs support transitioning from one-to-one to UK classroom settings
Limited experience with UK school systems and behaviour policies
Would benefit from shadowing experienced subject mentors in early weeks

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