Primary Music PPA Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Primary Music PPA Teacher for a one-term role starting in January 2026 at a supportive primary school in Waltham Forest. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have strong knowledge of music, excellent classroom management skills, and a genuine passion for inspiring young musicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a friendly environment that values creativity and teaching excellence.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Amazing music studio

Friendly and collaborative staff culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of primary music curriculum.
• Ability to deliver engaging and structured music lessons.
• Experience in a collaborative and supportive teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across the primary age range full-time.
• Deliver engaging, well-structured music lessons.
• Encourage creativity and performance skills in pupils.
• Contribute positively to the school community.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in music

Excellent classroom management

Ability to adapt lessons for a range of ages and abilities

Passion for inspiring young musicians

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Music PPA Teacher - Waltham Forest
Salary: Main Scale Pay 1-6
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - One Term

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a supportive and creative primary school in Waltham Forest, seeking an enthusiastic Primary Music PPA Teacher for a one-term role starting in January 2026. The school offers a warm, welcoming environment with a balanced curriculum that values creativity and high-quality teaching.

The school offers:

• A supportive leadership team
• Amazing music studio
• A friendly and collaborative staff culture
• Pupils who enjoy and value music

The role includes:

• Full-time Music PPA teaching across the primary age range
• Delivering engaging, well-structured music lessons
• Encouraging creativity, performance skills and confidence in pupils
• Contributing positively to the wider school community

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in music
• Excellent classroom management
• A passion for inspiring young musicians
• The ability to adapt lessons for a range of ages and abilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and creative practitioner to make a real impact within a friendly primary school that champions the arts.

To apply, please send your CV to (url removed).