26-27 Music Teacher - Acton

Sing Education; Acton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Sing Education is seeking a passionate musician to join as a primary music teacher. The role focuses on singing-led, whole-class lessons for ages Nursery to Year 6 using Sing Education resources.

You will also lead singing assemblies, choirs, and lunchtime/after-school clubs, contributing to a positive, music-rich school culture. Requirements include a degree in music or a related field, strong vocal skills, and the ability to deliver engaging lessons in English.

Qualifications

• University graduate with a degree in music or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach singing-led whole-class music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 using Sing Education resources.
• Deliver singing assemblies and lead choirs, lunchtime and after-school clubs.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development to support learning.
• Collaborate with Sing Education and school teams to ensure consistency and progression.

Skills

Vocal leadership

English proficiency

Conducting whole-class lessons

Keyboard basics

Curriculum knowledge (Music)

ICT (G Suite)

Education

Music degree or related field

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Unlock Your Potential: At Sing Education, we're not just looking for musicians; we're in search of inspiration. If you're a passionate musician with a degree in music or a related field, such as musical theatre or music education, and you're eager to share the transformative power of music with the next generation, you might just be the perfect fit for our team.

What Sets Us Apart: Sing Education stands at the forefront of music education. We're committed to sourcing and training the finest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teaching resources. Our mission is to inspire every child with the joy and transformative power of music, creating collective harmony both in and beyond the classroom.

Job Details

• Weekly teaching, full school day - 8.45am-3.30/4.30pm, term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Teaching from 1 to 5 days per week
• Singing-led curricular whole-class music lessons - Nursery to Year 6 following Sing Education teaching resources
• Singing assemblies
• Choirs, lunchtime and after school clubs

Qualifications

• University graduate with a degree in music or a related field

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons
• Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use
• Understanding of the National Curriculum for music
• Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite

Experience

• Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction
• Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils
• Strong classroom management and disciplinary skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Compensation

• Full-time Salary PA: £24,867 - £32,542 (for 5 days per week), based on a 5-point progressive pay scale.
• Staff progress up the pay scale with each 12 months of service following a successful managerial supervision meeting. Initial pay is dependent on classroom music experience and weekly hours + pension.
• 7 - 40 hours per week - 38 weeks per year + paid training.
• No PGCE or QTS required.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme