Junior School KS1 Music Teacher

The Independent Schools Council; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS Membership

Free lunches during term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistant Programme

Pool & fitness facilities

Cycle to Work

Eye Care Scheme

Fee remission

Job summary

NLCS is seeking a dynamic Junior School KS1 Music Teacher for a maternity cover. The role is part-time, 0.40FTE, with teaching on Mondays and Wednesdays from January 2027.

The successful candidate will inspire young pupils through engaging music education and contribute to a supportive, high-achieving school community. The ideal candidate is a passionate musician and educator, able to develop lively, inclusive lessons that build confidence and musical curiosity.

Qualifications

• Outstanding and inspirational KS1 Music teacher.
• Passionate and enthusiastic musician and educator.
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons.
• Committed to fostering a love of music in young children.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS1 pupils music with engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons.
• Inspire confidence, curiosity, and musical development in each pupil.
• Deliver lessons on a part-time basis (Mon & Wed, 0.40FTE) to cover maternity leave.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a positive, high-expectation learning environment.

Job description

JUNIOR SCHOOL KS1 MUSIC TEACHER

Part Time working Mondays and Wednesday (0.40FTE)

Maternity Cover Contract

Required from January 2027

We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Music to join our thriving school community and inspire our KS1 pupils through the joy of music.

Our ideal candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic musician and educator, committed to fostering a love of music in young children. They will have the ability to create engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons that nurture confidence, curiosity, and musical development in every pupil. The role is part time, working 2 days per week on Monday & Wednesday (0.40TE) covering maternity leave.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ