Music Teacher / Music Lead

St Michael's CofE Primary School, London, SW18 5SQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 4 days per week (0.8) Ideally Tuesday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and inspiring Music Teacher / Music Lead to lead music across our school and build upon our established musical provision.

Music is an important part of life at St Michael’s. We are looking for a qualified teacher who can bring music to life for children from Nursery through to Year 6, providing high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching while also leading our wider musical provision.

The successful candidate will teach music across the school, lead our Chamber Choir and Orchestra, support performances and school events, and coordinate our established programme of peripatetic instrumental tuition.

We are looking for someone who:

Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), strong musical knowledge and a passion for inspiring children through music.

Can deliver engaging and inclusive music teaching from Nursery to Year 6, with an understanding of both the EYFS framework and National Curriculum.

Can lead singing and instrumental ensembles and inspire children to perform.

Can lead and develop music as a subject across the school.

Can assess pupils’ musical development and use this to inform teaching and curriculum development.

Can coordinate and support our programme of visiting instrumental teachers.

Is organised, collaborative and committed to the safeguarding and flourishing of every child.

Is supportive of our Christian ethos and our values of Love, Serve, Grow.

The ability to play an instrument is essential; piano/keyboard ideally.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm and supportive school community with a strong team ethos.

• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy performing and making music.

• An established Chamber Choir, Orchestra and programme of instrumental tuition.

• The opportunity to shape and develop music across the whole school.

• A commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

• A school that values academic excellence alongside the creative, personal and spiritual development of every child.

Flexible working opportunities

PPA could be done remotely

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we rigorously apply safer recruitment practices to ensure that individuals with the highest standards of integrity and intent join our team. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right to work checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. CVs are not accepted.

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 St Michael's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Michael's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088747786
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-primary-school-london

Visits are welcome and recommended as you will be able to gain an overview of the school and the school community. Please phone 020 8874 7786 or email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time. You can also look at our website www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk

Arranging a visit to St Michael's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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