Music teacher

Hartwell Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartwell Primary School in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic music teacher for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The role spans classroom music across year groups and leading the school choir and orchestra, with opportunities to contribute to wider school life.

The post requires ability to teach high-quality lessons, develop musical skills, and engage pupils, including SEND and pupil premium, while liaising with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music in primary settings.
• Ability to lead whole-school singing and direct ensembles.
• Able to support basic instrumental tuition and motivate pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons across year groups on Tue/Thu afternoons (planning provided).
• Develop pupils' musical skills: composing, performing, listening, singing.
• Lead and grow the school choir and orchestra with weekly rehearsals and termly performances.
• Prepare pupils for concerts and local events with high standards of behaviour and presentation.
• Coordinate with subject leaders to align with curriculum and assessment.
• Maintain and organise musical resources and instruments.
• Support inclusive practice for SEND and pupil premium pupils.
• Communicate with staff and parents about musical activities and progress.

Skills

Primary music teaching

Singing leadership

Instrument tuition

Student engagement

Education

PGCE or music degree or equivalent

Tools

Keyboard

Guitar

Job description

We are looking for anenthusiastic music teacher to work on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons(classroom music lessons across the school plus running our choir andorchestra). This role is ideal for a skilled musician who loves teachingprimary-aged pupils, can lead whole-school singing and instrumental ensembles,and who will contribute to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities

• Teach high-quality, engaging music lessons across relevant year groupson Tuesdays and Thursdays (planning available)
• Develop pupils’ musical skills in composing, performing, listening andsinging, building on prior learning.
• Lead and grow the school choir and orchestra, including weeklyrehearsals and termly performances for the school and community.
• Prepare pupils for concerts, church services and local events, ensuringhigh standards of behaviour and presentation.
• Work with subject leaders to align lessons with the school’s curriculumintent and to support progression and assessment in music.
• Maintain and organise musical resources and instruments.
• Support inclusive practice so all pupils, including those with SEND andpupil premium, can participate and make progress.
• Liaise with staff and parents about musical activities and pupilprogress.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience teaching music in primary settings or equivalent.
• Can lead singing confidently and direct small ensembles(choir/orchestra).
• Plays at least one instrument to a good standard and can support basicinstrumental tuition.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff and modelsour Christian values.
• Is organised, reliable and committed to safeguarding children.
• Has a willingness to work collaboratively with the subject leader andparticipate in after-school or community events as required.

Desirable

• Formal music teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, music degree) orequivalent experience.
• Experience of running extra‑curricular ensembles and preparing pupilsfor performances.
• Basic musical notation and classroom keyboard/guitar skills.