Teacher of Music (Qualified or Unqualified)

Lyndhurst Primary School, London, SE5 8SN

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hours, 3 days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Unqualified Teacher Scale (UQ1-UQ6) OR Main Pay Scale (MPS1-MPS6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience delivering whole-class music sessions OR leading musical instruction to groups of children.
• Strong musical ability and confidence teaching singing.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Behaviour-management skills suitable for whole-class teaching.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with children and adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

What the school offers its staff

A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition

A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment

Outstanding professional development with progression

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.

To deliver high-quality, engaging whole-class music lessons from Nursery to Year 6, following the school’s music scheme of work. The post-holder will lead singing across the school, support pupils with a range of needs including SEND and SEMH and contribute to performances and events that enhance our school’s musical culture.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer respecting everyone regardless of their background or beliefs. We pride ourselves on our ability to work within our communities to ensure a collaborative and harmonious relationship that is supportive of those around us.

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.

Music Teacher 2026.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lyndhurst Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lyndhurst Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tcset.org.uk
• Phone number: 02077033046
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lyndhurst-primary-school-london

The Charter Schools Educational Trust - Community School

Arranging a visit to Lyndhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tcset.org.uk.

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