Primary Music Teacher

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community primary school in Croydon is seeking a passionate and qualified Primary Music Teacher to foster musical skills and creativity among students. The role entails teaching Music to various age groups, coordinating extracurricular events, and providing PPA cover for class teachers. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Music in a primary school setting.
• Passion for musical education and facilitating creative experiences.
• Familiarity with coordinating extracurricular music activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Music across the primary age range (Reception to Year 6).
• Planning and delivering a broad Music curriculum.
• Overseeing instrumental tuition and leading musical assemblies.

Skills

Engaging teaching methods

Strong musical knowledge

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• Primary Music Teacher
• 3 days a week (Wednesdays-Fridays)
• Primary School
• Croydon
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract: ongoing to July 2026

A warm and welcoming community primary school in Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Primary Music Teacher to join their team from September on a part-time basis.

The Role
This exciting opportunity involves teaching Music across the primary age range, from Reception to Year 6, over three days per week. The role is designed to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover for class teachers, with the Music curriculum delivered to all year groups across the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a broad, inspiring, and progressive Music curriculum that supports pupils in developing their musical skills, creativity, and confidence. In addition to class-based teaching, the Music Teacher will:

• Coordinate and oversee peripatetic instrumental tuition where applicable
• Lead whole-school singing assemblies
• Run and develop extracurricular music clubs such as choir or instrumental ensembles
• Organise and support performances, seasonal events, and musical showcases throughout the school year

This is a long-term position, starting in September and continuing through to July 2026.

The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for a dynamic and engaging Primary Music Teacher with QTS, who has experience teaching Music in a primary setting. You will have excellent subject knowledge, a passion for musical education, and the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.

The School

This community primary school situated in Croydon and is easily accessible by both car and public transport. The school is well-regarded within the local area and benefits from strong support from parents and carers. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage, inspire, and support all learners through a range of first-hand experiences. Staff are approachable and supportive, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for pupils and families. As a 2-form-entry school, teachers and teaching assistants collaborate closely within year groups to plan and assess learning effectively, ensuring consistency and high standards across the curriculum.

If this part-time Music Teacher role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.