Music teacher

Hartwell Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Tuesday and Thursday afternoon Choir club one lunchtime Orchestra club one day after school
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher main scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic music teacher to work on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (classroom music lessons across the school plus running our choir and orchestra). This role is ideal for a skilled musician who loves teaching primary-aged pupils, can lead whole-school singing and instrumental ensembles, and who will contribute to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities

Teach high-quality, engaging music lessons across relevant year groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays (planning available)

Develop pupils’ musical skills in composing, performing, listening and singing, building on prior learning.

Lead and grow the school choir and orchestra, including weekly rehearsals and termly performances for the school and community.

Prepare pupils for concerts, church services and local events, ensuring high standards of behaviour and presentation.

Work with subject leaders to align lessons with the school’s curriculum intent and to support progression and assessment in music.

Maintain and organise musical resources and instruments.

Support inclusive practice so all pupils, including those with SEND and pupil premium, can participate and make progress.

Liaise with staff and parents about musical activities and pupil progress.

We are looking for someone who

Has experience teaching music in primary settings or equivalent.

Can lead singing confidently and direct small ensembles (choir/orchestra).

Plays at least one instrument to a good standard and can support basic instrumental tuition.

Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff and models our Christian values.

Is organised, reliable and committed to safeguarding children.

Has a willingness to work collaboratively with the subject leader and participate in after-school or community events as required.

Desirable

Formal music teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, music degree) or equivalent experience.

Experience of running extra‑curricular ensembles and preparing pupils for performances.

Basic musical notation and classroom keyboard/guitar skills.

What the school offers its staff

Hartwell is a warm, welcoming Church of England village primary where our Christian values and belief that every child can achieve shape everything we do. We want pupils to “Believe, Aspire, Grow” through an inspirational curriculum and confident, enthusiastic staff. Our small, friendly school values high-quality music provision as a key part of pupils’ cultural and personal development

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is 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.

Our recruitment process follows keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online/social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Hartwell Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hartwell Primary School website
• Email address: jjohnson@hartwell.school
• Phone number: 01604 862880
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hartwell-primary-school

We believe in putting the needs of the child at the heart of everything we do and are rightly proud of our children and all they achieve.

At Hartwell Primary, we work on the basis that education is very much a partnership between home and school and as such, we want to work closely with you to ensure your child is happy in school and achieves their full potential.

Our school is founded on a strong Christian ethos of mutual respect, care and trust. Our values underpin all of our work and our beliefs.

Arranging a visit to Hartwell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjohnson@hartwell.school.

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