Music Teacher - part-time - 1 day a week - from September 2026
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW3 3DS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 92b7bb02-c537-4f05-b77f-06483e376f5b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Part-time Music Teacher – 1 day a week
to teach the music curriculum across the school from Year 1 to Year 6 (qualified or unqualified teachers will be considered depending on experience)
1 Year Fixed Term Contract in the first instance Start date: 1st September 2026
Post Title: Music Teacher – Part-time – 1 day per week
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
THE PURPOSE OF THE POST IS TO:
▪ to deliver the music curriculum across the school from Reception to Year 6
▪ raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the National Curriculum for Music
▪ be accountable for student progress and development within the curriculum area
▪ develop teaching material for music classes.
▪ plan and prepare music classes for pupils across the school
▪ prepare classes/school for larger performances (e.g. nativities, assemblies & productions),
▪ instruct school pupils in vocal and instrumental music.
▪ be involved in the ordering of musical instruments.
▪ store away safety musical equipment and supplies.
▪ show pupils the difference between musical styles such as pop music, jazz and classical.
▪ keep up-to-date about subject development.
▪ run a weekly, whole school hymn practice/choir
Teaching competencies:
▪ Up to date with the latest in music technology.
▪ Ability to quickly establish a rapport with pupils.
▪ Able to motivate pupils to exceed their expectations.
▪ Fully aware of the National Curriculum and of local and national initiatives.
▪ Capable of co-ordinating the resources of the school to achieve maximum efficiency.
Personal:
▪ Possessing a highly motivated, flexible and determined outlook.
▪ Ability to work in a team.
▪ Having an assertive, positive and helpful approach.
▪ Able to manage diversity and inclusion.
▪ Maintain absolute confidentiality and loyalty.
▪ A commitment to supporting the ethos and aims of a church school.
▪ Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
In addition, for the right person there may be scope to:
▪ provide some choir support and musical accompaniment in addition to the 1-day teaching.
▪ take students on outings to musical events.
We are looking for excellent classroom practitioner/s who:
Have drive and ambition to inspire learning and success.
Have a willingness to innovate and work collaboratively.
Will contribute to the wider school community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
Highly motivated and well behaved children.
A supportive leadership team who are committed to staff development and training.
A friendly and cohesive staff team.
An excellent partnership with families.
Please note the Music Teacher can be an ‘unqualified teacher’ provided they have experience of teaching the music curriculum successfully across the school from Year 1 to Year 6.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact 0207 722 7381 to arrange anappointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
Part-time Music Teacher – 1 day a week
to teach the music curriculum across the school from Year 1 to Year 6 (qualified or unqualified teachers will be considered depending on experience)
1 Year Fixed Term Contract in the first instance Start date: 1st September 2026
Post Title: Music Teacher – Part-time – 1 day per week
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
THE PURPOSE OF THE POST IS TO:
▪ to deliver the music curriculum across the school from Reception to Year 6
▪ raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the National Curriculum for Music
▪ be accountable for student progress and development within the curriculum area
▪ develop teaching material for music classes.
▪ plan and prepare music classes for pupils across the school
▪ prepare classes/school for larger performances (e.g. nativities, assemblies & productions),
▪ instruct school pupils in vocal and instrumental music.
▪ be involved in the ordering of musical instruments.
▪ store away safety musical equipment and supplies.
▪ show pupils the difference between musical styles such as pop music, jazz and classical.
▪ keep up-to-date about subject development.
▪ run a weekly, whole school hymn practice/choir
Teaching competencies:
▪ Up to date with the latest in music technology.
▪ Ability to quickly establish a rapport with pupils.
▪ Able to motivate pupils to exceed their expectations.
▪ Fully aware of the National Curriculum and of local and national initiatives.
▪ Capable of co-ordinating the resources of the school to achieve maximum efficiency.
Personal:
▪ Possessing a highly motivated, flexible and determined outlook.
▪ Ability to work in a team.
▪ Having an assertive, positive and helpful approach.
▪ Able to manage diversity and inclusion.
▪ Maintain absolute confidentiality and loyalty.
▪ A commitment to supporting the ethos and aims of a church school.
▪ Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
In addition, for the right person there may be scope to:
▪ provide some choir support and musical accompaniment in addition to the 1-day teaching.
▪ take students on outings to musical events.
We are looking for excellent classroom practitioner/s who:
Have drive and ambition to inspire learning and success.
Have a willingness to innovate and work collaboratively.
Will contribute to the wider school community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
Highly motivated and well behaved children.
A supportive leadership team who are committed to staff development and training.
A friendly and cohesive staff team.
An excellent partnership with families.
Please note the Music Teacher can be an ‘unqualified teacher’ provided they have experience of teaching the music curriculum successfully across the school from Year 1 to Year 6.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact 0207 722 7381 to arrange anappointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.