Junior School KS1 Music Teacher

International Schools Today; Edgware; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS membership

Free lunches in term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistant Programme

Free use of swimming pool and fitness

Job summary

International Schools Today is seeking an outstanding Music teacher for a part-time, 0.4FTE role covering maternity leave. The position runs Mondays and Wednesdays with start in January 2027, within a thriving school community.

The ideal candidate will inspire KS1 pupils, deliver engaging, inclusive music lessons, and contribute to a positive learning environment. Relocation support and on-site accommodation may be available.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with music specialism
• Experience teaching KS1 pupils in a school setting
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive music lessons

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons to KS1 pupils
• Create inclusive and creative lessons fostering confidence and curiosity
• Assess and track pupil progress in music

Skills

Music teaching

KS1 education

Job description

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.

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.

Interview date: Thursday 8th October 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

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.

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