Part-time Music Teacher

Culford School; Culford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent prep school in Culford seeks a part-time Music Teacher to educate and inspire students in Key Stages 2 and 3. Candidates should possess a good degree, a teaching qualification, and demonstrate excellent teaching skills along with a strong commitment to safeguarding. The role involves planning lessons, monitoring academic progress, and providing pastoral care. This position is set to begin in April 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong evidence of professional development.
• High degree of competency in teaching Key Stage 2 & 3.
• Active musician capable of piano accompaniment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music in the Prep School effectively.
• Plan lessons with clear learning outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate delivery of classroom teaching.
• Provide pastoral care and support for pupils.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Time management

Knowledge of safeguarding

Musical competency

Enthusiasm for co-curricular activities

Education

Good degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Details

Details of the Role: Teaching class Music in the Prep School. Start date: April 2025. Part‑time: 0.3 FTE.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about teaching and promote pleasurable and successful learning for all pupils.
• Contribute to suitable schemes of work and select appropriate books and materials for pupils, taking into consideration the provision for more able and less able pupils in liaison with the Head of Learning Development.
• Plan lessons in writing which have clear learning outcomes, enable swift progress, foster application and good behaviour, provide for different needs and make use of an appropriate range of methods and resources.
• Maintain records of work covered for each set taught.
• Give regular feedback on pupils' work and projects in accordance with the school's policies and keep detailed records.
• Monitor and evaluate the effective delivery of your class teaching.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching within your subject areas and with curricular issues and debate.
• Be fully committed to high standards of assessment and tracking.
• Produce assessments and end‑of‑term reports in line with school policy.
• Monitor pupils' attendance at lessons and follow up absences in line with school policy.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Attend departmental meetings, parents' meetings and other meetings as required.
• Attend relevant INSET and other courses as required and academic meetings as requested.
• Act as ambassador and professional advocate for the School, with strong personal credibility and the capacity to build relationships.
• Offer activities as part of the extra‑curricular programme.
• Pastoral care of pupils in their classes, keeping note of any pastoral issues on iSAMS.
• Monitoring academic progress liaising with the Head of Department and Head, where necessary.
• Liaison with parents in relation to academic matters.
• Attending relevant parents meetings and being available to meet with parents at other times, where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good degree and teaching qualification with strong evidence of professional development.
• A high degree of competency and experience of teaching pupils Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3.
• An active and competent musician, with the ability to accompany on the piano.

Skills and Knowledge

• A passion for supporting pupils with a professional and motivational approach, demonstrating a clear understanding of what excellence looks like.
• Excellent and effective teaching skills.
• A commitment to, and knowledge of, the safeguarding of children.
• A demonstrable enthusiasm for co‑curricular opportunities including sports and the creative arts which are central to life at Culford.
• A research‑informed knowledge of current educational issues, covering both academic and welfare matters including up‑to‑date knowledge of current legislative issues and guidance in relation to working with young children.
• The ability to prioritise with excellent time management and IT capabilities.

Personal Qualities

• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
• Excellent written, spoken and listening skills.
• A high level of flexibility with a ‘can do’ attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices.
• Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide and explain.
• Ability to deal confidently with pupils, staff and parents.
• Understanding the age‑appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
• Innovative, hard‑working, driven and determined.
• Resilient with a good sense of humour.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity or civil partnership. All staff share a commitment to safeguarding pupils and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.