Music Teacher Maternity Leave

Brighton & Hove City Council; Peacehaven; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 51.000; Part-time

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Brighton & Hove City Council advertises a maternity-cover Music Teacher post for Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery in Peacehaven. The role covers the full primary range from Nursery to Year 6, including SEND facilities, on a 0.8 FTE basis with 26 hours per week and a 52-week year.

The fixed-term position runs up to one year from January 2027, with a July-Academic-year rhythm and supportive professional development. Applications close 13 November 2026.

Competenze

• Specialist music teacher with ability to teach across Nursery to Year 6.
• Experience with SEND facility is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Mansioni

• Teach music across the school from Nursery to Year 6.
• Deliver engaging lessons to a diverse range of pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support ongoing professional development.

Conoscenze

Music teaching

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formazione

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

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Location Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B

Job profile for Music Teacher Maternity Leave

Music Teacher Maternity Leave

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B 13/11/2026

Job details

Salary £32,916 - £51,048 pro rata Contractual hours 26 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 26/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001697

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated specialist music teacher to join us at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery to cover a maternity leave. You will be teaching music across the school, from Nursery to Year 6, including our SEND Specialist Facility, every week.

Part-time: 26 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Paid weeks per year:52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Up to one-year maternity leave

Start date:January 2027

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher with a passion for making our music curriculum engaging and meaningful
• have high expectations of behaviour and learning
• have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:

• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development
• a designated music room for teaching lessons across the week

Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date: 3pm Friday 13th November 2026

Interview date:W/C 16th November 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.