Key Stage 2 Teacher: Music Teacher

Stillness Junior School, London, SE23 1NH

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), Wednesday and Thursday and one other day (to be decided)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale, M1 - M6 (pro-rata'd 0.6 FTE / currently £40317 - £52300)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join our team. You will lead music lessons across Y3 – Y6 and oversee the high-quality provision of music across the curriculum. You will liaise with music tutors, Lewisham Music Service and oversee peripatetic music lessons across the school. You will also lead on music assemblies, concerts and musical performances showcasing the children’s skills and talents.

You will:

• Be able to play confidently at least one instrument
• Have a commitment to inclusion
• Be able to motivate and inspire
• Be committed to ensuring all children succeed and develop their potential
• Be creative, flexible and passionate about child-centred learning
• Be organised and hard working

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• dedicated and professional staff who work as an excellent, closely supportive team
• professional development
• a well-resourced Music Room
• enjoyment of being part of a successful and committed team
• flexibility for enjoyment in teaching the curriculum
• happy, responsive children who enjoy learning

Please review the teacher job description before applying.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Up to one half day per week may be allocated to class teaching.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to:

-Childcare disqualification
-Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
-Medical
-Online and social media
-Prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Stillness Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 273 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stillness Junior School website
• Email address: sbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086901416
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stillness-junior-school

We are a 2/3 form maintained school within Lewisham Local Authority. Stillness Junior School serves a diverse community that embraces varying cultural backgrounds, which supports our children in becoming lifelong learners. Our children are friendly and keen to learn and thrive on challenge; they have good relationships with each other and enjoy the whole learning experience we offer.

We are an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. 

Arranging a visit to Stillness Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk.

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