Peripatetic Music Teacher (Early Years)

Oldham; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldham Music Service is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Music Teacher to deliver our growing program for children aged 0-5 across Oldham. The role focuses on engaging, inclusive music experiences and building early communication and language skills through song and play.

You don’t need a music degree; strong musicality and EYFS awareness are essential to inspire learning in schools, nurseries and family settings.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with children aged 0-5.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Confident singer who enjoys making music with young children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive music sessions for children aged 0-5 in schools, nurseries and community settings.
• Lead Oldham Music Service's Musical Beginnings sessions.
• Deliver Tune-in to Talking in schools and early years settings.
• Plan and deliver high-quality sessions aligned with EYFS.
• Use singing, movement, musical play and storytelling to support learning and development.
• Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress and report in a concise format.

Skills

Musical skills

Singing voice

EYFS understanding

Job description

Education Skills and Early Years

Music Service

Peripatetic Music Teacher (Early Years Music)

Ref: 001844

Contract: Permanent

Salary: QTS/UQTS

Hours: Part Time Teacher 10.07 (0.31fte)

Location: Primary and secondary schools and other settings across Oldham, and Oldham Music Centre

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026

Role Overview:

Oldham Music Service is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Music Teacher to deliver our growing early years programme. This is a unique role for someone who is passionate about working with young children and families and who understands the power of music to transform lives.

You do not need a music degree to apply. We are looking for an exceptional Early Years practitioner with strong musical skills, a confident singing voice and the creativity to make music an engaging part of every child's learning experience.

You will deliver high-quality music provision for children aged 0-5 across Oldham, working in schools, nurseries, family settings and at Oldham Music Centre. The postholder will lead some of our Musical Beginnings sessions and support delivery of Tune-in to Talking, using music to promote children's communication, language, creativity, wellbeing and school readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive music sessions for children aged 0-5 in schools, nurseries and community settings.
• Lead Oldham Music Service's Musical Beginnings sessions.
• Deliver Tune-in to Talking in schools and early years settings.
• Plan and deliver high-quality sessions that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Use singing, movement, musical play, storytelling and creative exploration to support children's learning and development.
• Create welcoming and inclusive musical experiences for all children and families.
• Build positive relationships with schools, nurseries, families and partner organisations.
• To monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress in a concise and literate manner to an agreed Music Service format.
• Monitor children's engagement and progress and contribute to programme evaluation as required.
• Promote the work of Oldham Music Service and advocate for the role of music in early childhood development.
• Attend staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties in support of the Music Service.
• To meet deadlines including school reports, concert programmes and student transfer details
• To deliver instrumental and / or curriculum music tuition in L.A. schools

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has significant experience of working with children aged 0-5.
• Has a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
• Is a confident singer who enjoys making music with young children.
• Can lead musical activities with energy, warmth and enthusiasm.
• Understands how music can support communication, language, social development and wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child can access high-quality musical experiences.
• Can travel across the borough to schools and settings.

This Role May Suit:

• An Early Years Teacher.
• A Nursery Teacher or Nursery Manager.
• An EYFS Lead.
• An Early Years Practitioner working in a Family Hub or Children's Centre.
• A Speech, Language and Communication practitioner who uses music in their work.
• Anyone with substantial EYFS experience and the confidence to lead singing and musical activities with young children.

A music degree is not required. Early Years expertise is essential.

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

Data and Privacy:

For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice.

Important Information:

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

Right to Work in the UK from 1st July 2021.doc