Music Teacher - part-time - 1 day a week - from September 2026

St Paul's Church of England Primary School, London, NW3 3DS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 1 day per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year fixed term contract
• Pay scale: depends on experience and qualifications (ie: Qualified or Unqualified teacher)

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.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Paul's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077227381
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-church-of-england-primary-school-nw3-3ds

St Paul's C of E Primary School is a consistently ‘Good School with Outstanding features’. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The School is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work.

Arranging a visit to St Paul's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk.

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