Music Teacher

Wincanton Primary School, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 August 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: Part-Time Music Teacher to cover PPA 2 Afternoons per week (mid-week)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary post for 1 year
• Pay scale: TMS1 to TMS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our highly acclaimed OFSTED rated ‘Good’ School (March 2025) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented qualified Music Teacher who is passionate about music and inspiring young minds. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of engaging music lessons across KS2, helping pupils develop their musical skills and confidence. You will create a positive learning environment in our music studio.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• experience of teaching music to KS1 and KS2.
• a knowledge and love of music.
• excellent communication skills with children, parents and colleagues
• ability to build effective relationships with adults and children
• works as part of an effective team with humour and dedication
• has good organisation skills
• uses their initiative

What the school offers its staff

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment and online checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Application packs and further information are available from the school website www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk under key Information/Vacancies.

Application forms should be returned by email to office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk for the attention of our Headteacher, Mr. G. Wilson

Closing date: 12 noon – Thursday 3rd September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

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

The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About Wincanton Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wincanton Primary School website
• Email address: office@wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wincanton-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Wincanton Primary School

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