Teacher of Music (All through, KS2-4)
Woodmansterne School, London, SW16 5UQ26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 (or earlier if desired)
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Part-time preferred 0.6, but full-time options can be discussed
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an excellent Music teacher with a passion for their subject and the ability to inspireour pupils to become the best possible version of themselves and to achieve outcomes that lay strongfoundations for their future success. Do you have the knowledge and skills to work with staff to driveacademic standards? Our pupils are happy, confident young people, we are an experienced, caringand inclusive school, it’s our responsibility to see they excel.
We are looking for an excellent music practitioner with:
- very high expectations of what can be achieved;
- a proven track record in raising pupil attainment;
- an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
- the aspiration to work with young people, colleagues and parents;
- the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
- experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
- strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, and a positive can-do attitude;
- a creative and innovative approach to school improvement;
- the ability lead on the educational progress, achievement and enrichment (experience trips, rewards and clubs);
- the ability to be kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos;
- the ability to be flexible, calm, work under pressure and manage change effectively
Our experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional, enriching education for allour young people so that they can be the very best version of themselves.
What the school offers its staff
As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and risk taking in your teaching, work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this wonderful school and supported by an experienced and supportive leadership team.
We have fantastic music facilities, including a fully functioning recording studio with logic, dedicated music space and a broad and rich curriculum offer.
Why should you come and work for us?
We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA's, edible garden and Trim Trail;
Half-price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
Access to Cyclescheme;
Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
we have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodmansterne School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1621 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodmansterne School website
- Email address
- recruitment@woodmansterne.london
- Phone number
- 02087641825
Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.
Our goal is simple, to ‘achieve excellence together’. We do this by supporting each other and having a relentless focus on inspiring our young people (and each other) to be the very best version of themselves that they can be. Woodmansterne has a diverse and vibrant community and as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions .
Working closely across primary and secondary phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. As a community, we embrace opportunities to learn from each other, rise to challenges and overcome obstacles.
As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular research based and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and take risks in your teaching, and work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this happy, community school and supported by experienced and supportive leaders.
Prospective applicants are always welcome to visit, please contact recruitment@woodmansterne.london or by phoning the School on 02087641825
Arranging a visit to Woodmansterne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodmansterne.london.
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