Music Teacher
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Development Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Part-time (three days per week) Primary School Music Specialist
Teaching specialist Music lessons from EYFS to Year 6
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Closing Date: midnight on Monday 13th April 2026
We have an extremely rare and unique opportunity available at St. Andrew’s School, an Independent School in Rochester. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Music Teacher to join us from June 2026 or September 2026.
This would be the perfect opportunity for a secondary trained teacher to gain experience with primary aged children or a primary trained teacher to specialise in the teaching of Music. The role will involve teaching all classes from EYFS to Year 6.
This is a part time, permanent role, working 21 hours per week (three full days) (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).
As well as teaching the weekly class Music lessons and leading our Junior Choir, the Music Teacher will be responsible for taking the lead at our End of Term musical celebrations, our annual Concert, House Singing Competition and events throughout the year. We are keen to hear new ideas for the development of Music too!
If you are passionate about teaching and learning, have a love of music and singing and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can reach their full potential, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:-
Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
Promote a love and enjoyment of Music
Be proactive in organising trips, events, competitions and enrichment opportunities
Be capable of delivering excellent lessons
Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff
Be excited to lead and develop our Junior Choir
Ensure ICT is effectively integrated into teaching
We can offer:-
An excellent variety of music resources, including class sets of recorders, ocarinas, ukuleles and Drumba)
Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
Small class sizes
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
Free lunches
A staff laptop
Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
Please complete your application by midnight, on Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 17th April 2026
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
Teaching specialist Music lessons from EYFS to Year 6
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Closing Date: midnight on Monday 13th April 2026
We have an extremely rare and unique opportunity available at St. Andrew’s School, an Independent School in Rochester. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Music Teacher to join us from June 2026 or September 2026.
This would be the perfect opportunity for a secondary trained teacher to gain experience with primary aged children or a primary trained teacher to specialise in the teaching of Music. The role will involve teaching all classes from EYFS to Year 6.
This is a part time, permanent role, working 21 hours per week (three full days) (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).
As well as teaching the weekly class Music lessons and leading our Junior Choir, the Music Teacher will be responsible for taking the lead at our End of Term musical celebrations, our annual Concert, House Singing Competition and events throughout the year. We are keen to hear new ideas for the development of Music too!
If you are passionate about teaching and learning, have a love of music and singing and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can reach their full potential, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:-
Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
Promote a love and enjoyment of Music
Be proactive in organising trips, events, competitions and enrichment opportunities
Be capable of delivering excellent lessons
Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff
Be excited to lead and develop our Junior Choir
Ensure ICT is effectively integrated into teaching
We can offer:-
An excellent variety of music resources, including class sets of recorders, ocarinas, ukuleles and Drumba)
Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
Small class sizes
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
Free lunches
A staff laptop
Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
Please complete your application by midnight, on Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 17th April 2026
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
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