Specialist Music Teacher

Winton Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2TG

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 - Monday-Thursday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR-UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We’re looking for a Music Teacher who:

  • Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality music education across the primary phase.
  • Plans and delivers engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire creativity and musical confidence.
  • Can lead singing, instrumental work, and performances with enthusiasm and skill.
  • Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
  • Champions the importance of the arts within a broad and balanced curriculum.
  • Creates opportunities for pupils to perform, collaborate and develop their talents.
  • Is a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
  • Has a sense of humour and a flexible, positive approach.
  • Is committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Is resilient, adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges.
    
  
  

What the school offers its staff

• • A warm and welcoming school where everyone belongs.
  • A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and ambitions.
  • Freedom to bring your own teaching magic to the classroom
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
  • Happy, engaged, and enthusiastic pupils who love learning.
  • The chance to make a genuine impact on children’s lives every single day.
  
  

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.

Specialist Music Teacher – Winton Primary School

MR, 0.8 Monday – Thursday, September 2026

Bring music to life in every classroom

You’ve built strong classroom practice, developed your craft, and know how to engage pupils in meaningful learning. Now you’re looking for a role where your subject passion can truly shine – where music isn’t an add-on, but a vital, celebrated part of school life.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced primary school teacher to teach Music across the age range Yr R – Yr 6. An interest or expertise in Music is essential, along with a commitment to inspire and motivate the next generation of musicians.

We’re looking for a specialist music teacher who can transform a hall into a performance space, a lesson into a creative journey, and a simple rhythm into something unforgettable. Someone who understands the power of music to inspire, engage and bring a community together.

At Winton, we believe learning should be creative, meaningful and full of opportunity and music plays a central role in that vision. Our pupils are curious, our staff are supportive, and our school is a place where talent and innovation are encouraged.

If you’re a teacher who can spark a love of music, build confidence through performance, and create those unforgettable ‘goosebump moments’ – this is the place for you.

Why join us?

Winton is a large, vibrant four-form entry primary school with a strong sense of community and ambition. Our aim is to be a school at the heart of its community, where pupils are happy, engaged and successful and where staff are supported to thrive and grow.

We’re looking for a Music Teacher who:

• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality music education across the primary phase.
• Plans and delivers engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire creativity and musical confidence.
• Can lead singing, instrumental work, and performances with enthusiasm and skill.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Champions the importance of the arts within a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Creates opportunities for pupils to perform, collaborate and develop their talents.
• Is a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Has a sense of humour and a flexible, positive approach.
• Is committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Is resilient, adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges.

What we offer:

• A warm and welcoming school where creativity is valued.
• A supportive leadership team that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• The opportunity to shape and develop music across the school.
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn and perform.
• Opportunities for enrichment, concerts and wider musical experiences.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s confidence, creativity and self-expression.

At Winton Primary School, part of Southern Education Trust, our mission is to inspire, motivate and challenge all children so that they become confident, caring and lifelong learners and music is at the heart of that journey.

To become part of our amazing team, please contactrecruitment@southern.educationor to arrange a visit to the school please contact Steph Arnold, PA to Kate, our Acting Headteacher on 01202 513988 or emailsarnold@wintonprimary.uk

Closing date: 10th May 2026

Interview date: 20th May 2026

Become part of our journey by completing ourTeacher & Leadership Application Formand returning it torecruitment@southern.educationif you would like to apply. Please see ourSpecialist Music Teacher Job DescriptionandChild Protection and Safeguarding Policyfor further information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Winton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 840 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Winton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@southern.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/winton-primary-school

Winton Primary School is situated in Bournemouth on the south coast and is one of the largest primary schools in the south west, with over 800 pupils.

Whilst we are large enough to offer staff development and career opportunities , due to the way we separate our school structure we retain a "smaller" school feeling so that our teachers and support staff feel valued and part of all that is going on around them.

At Winton we want to be a school that is at the heart of the community, a place where pupils are happy and engaged with their learning and somewhere that all children succeed. It sounds simple, but ensuring that it happens requires hard work from a dedicated and committed staff team. We want our young learners to be excited by the curriculum, responsible members of our school community and move onto the next stage of their education well prepared. We know that to be a successful school we must ensure that children make good progress during their time here and be achieving the highest standards they can. By so doing they will be able to go on to be successful in their future.

Arranging a visit to Winton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@southern.education.

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