Music Teacher- Primary School
Parkfield Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RTThis job expired on 11 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 4 days (0.8) Monday to Thursday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M4 to UPS1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who has experience working with primary aged children with a passion for music to
Develop the teaching of music for all our pupils, working with the Senior Leadership Team and delivering high quality music lessons across the school as part of PPA cover for class teachers
Work with our children for 4 days per week, helping them reach their full potential in music while making full use of our great facilities and resources. These include well-equipped music rooms, established extra-curricular choirs and orchestras, numerous performance opportunities and a team of talented peripatetic music teachers.
Work with our Extended School Manager to ensure that the after-school music activities offered are both fun and appropriate to the needs and age groups of the children taking part
Provide musical performance experiences for all our pupils, organise and manage orchestras and choirs, ensure that full advantage is made of all opportunities to take part in music events and activities throughout the academic year
Provide cover for class teachers across the school on a short-term basis; taking responsibility for agreed learning activities for whole classes, monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development
Work alongside teachers to develop their knowledge and confidence in music
The Person
The successful candidate will work well as part of a team, be supportive, nurturing and understanding and will be able to demonstrate:
a keen interest and/or experience of teaching class music to primary school children
the ability to inspire and motivate primary age children, making learning exciting and a positive experience
the ability to deliver lessons to a whole class
a range of behaviour management skills with the ability to establish rapport within a classroom with high expectations of learning and behaviour
self-motivation and initiative
excellent organisational skills and good time management
excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills
relevant qualifications or experience including being a good pianist
Previous experience teaching music within a primary school setting is desirable
An important aspect of the post will be organising and leading children in performance opportunities during and after the school day.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
A happy school with wonderful children
A friendly and supportive staff team
High expectations, yet caring ethos which focuses on the development of the whole child
The chance to help us make a difference
Regular CPD opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by:
• The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people can learn.
• Acting on concerns about a child’s welfare immediately.
• Fulfilling our legal responsibilities to identify children who may need early help or who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.
We believe that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who works with children, their families and carers, has a role to play.
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About Parkfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 433 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parkfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@parkfieldschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01823 282125
Parkfield is a popular and well-respected school with excellent facilities serving a wide community. It is set in extensive grounds in a residential area close to the centre of Taunton.
The school has a highly committed, experienced and loyal team of staff, supportive parents and an effective governing body.
Parkfield is renowned for, and very proud of, its wide range of extra-curricular opportunities including music, sports and residential trips.
Arranging a visit to Parkfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@parkfieldschool.co.uk.
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