Music Teacher - Primary School

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Primary School Music Teacher to inspire students from Nursery to Year 6. This full-time, permanent role involves delivering high-quality music education, developing a comprehensive curriculum, and leading extracurricular activities like the school choir. With fantastic facilities, including a dedicated music room, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education and a commitment to nurturing musical talent. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity and self-expression in young learners, and make a lasting impact on their musical journey.

Qualifications

• Strong background in music education and commitment to fostering love for music.
• Experience teaching music to children from Nursery to Year 6.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality music education to pupils.
• Lead music assemblies and coordinate school performances.
• Organise and run lunchtime and after-school music clubs.

Skills

Music Education

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Creativity

Multi-Instrument Proficiency

Leadership

Education

Degree in Music or Performance

UK QTS or Experience as Music Teacher

Tools

Music Technology

Digital Composition Tools

Job description

Position: Primary School Music Teacher

Teaching: Pupils from Nursery - Year 6
Status:Full-time and Permanent position
Hours:32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Salary:£27,252 - £50,288 (depending on qualifications)
Location:London Borough of Islington

Start date:September 2025

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Music Teacher to join our vibrant and flourishing Primary School. We are looking for the perfect individual to join us on a full time and permanent basis, starting in the new academic year.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education and a commitment to fostering a love of music in students of all ages. This role involves teaching various musical instruments, vocal techniques, and music theory, while also encouraging creativity and self-expression among students.

We can offer fantastic facilities including our own School Music Room. As part of this position, the ideal candidate will be happy to lead and deliver lunch time and after school activities as well as extra curricular activities such as leading the school choir.

About the role:

• Plan and deliver high-quality music education to pupils from Nursery to Year 6
• Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum aligned with national standards
• Lead regular music assemblies and coordinate school performances
• Organise and run lunchtime and after-school music clubs
• Prepare pupils for musical performances and events throughout the school year
• Maintain musical instruments and equipment
• Track and assess pupil progress in music
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate music into the wider curriculum
• Support whole-school events with musical elements

Qualifications and Qualities that we're looking for:

• UK QTS or years of experienced as an unqualified Primary Music Teacher
• Experience teaching music to all ages in Primary: Nursery to Year 6
• A degree related to Music or performance
• Proficiency in multiple instruments
• Comfortable leading and directing extra curricular clubs and activities such as choir
• Knowledge of music technology and digital composition tools
• Strong musical ability across multiple instruments
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Creative approach to music education
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults
• Ability to inspire and nurture musical talent in children of all abilities
• Well-organised with excellent time management skills

If you're interested in applying for this Primary Music Teacher opportunity, then please send your CV to Georgina at Clarus Education. You will then be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed in thisPrimary Music Teacherrole. The successfulPrimary Music Teacherwill be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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