Music Teacher Maternity Leave

The Methodist Church in Britain; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Designated music room for teaching

Supportive and committed staff team

Job summary

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is seeking a specialist music teacher to cover a maternity leave. The role is part-time (26 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract of up to one year, starting January 2027. The teacher will deliver music across Nursery to Year 6, including the SEND Specialist Facility, with a designated music room for lessons.

Visits to the school are encouraged, and the post offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive staff team.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching abilities.
• Passion for making the music curriculum engaging and meaningful.
• High expectations of behaviour and learning.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach music across the school, Nursery to Year 6, including the SEND Specialist Facility.
• Deliver an engaging and meaningful music curriculum.
• Set and maintain high expectations of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Engaging curriculum

High expectations

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery needs a specialist music teacher to cover a maternity leave, with Brighton and Hove City Council advertising on the school's behalf. The teacher will teach music every week across the school, from Nursery to Year 6, including the SEND Specialist Facility. The post is part-time at 26 hours a week on a fixed-term contract of up to one year, and the school has a designated music room for lessons. The start date is January 2027, and visits to the school are encouraged.

What the job involves

• Teach music across the school, from Nursery to Year 6, including the SEND Specialist Facility
• Deliver an engaging and meaningful music curriculum
• Set and maintain high expectations of behaviour and learning
• Work effectively as part of a team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teaching
• Passion for making the music curriculum engaging and meaningful
• High expectations of behaviour and learning
• Strong communication skills
• Working effectively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check (role exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)

What’s offered

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Designated music room for teaching lessons
• Supportive and committed staff team