Primary Teacher & Music Lead

Academics Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving primary school in Thurrock seeks an experienced Primary Teacher + Music Lead. This full-time, permanent role offers flexibility in year group teaching and requires a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and a passion for Music. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons and lead the music curriculum school-wide. TLR opportunities and a supportive leadership team are part of the package, along with competitive pay between £38,627 and £52,490 plus TLR2A of £3,800.

Benefits

Tailored CPD sessions

Supportive leadership team

Access to National Professional Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience leading music across a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary teaching across the year group.
• Develop and lead the music curriculum for the school.
• Assess music progress and provide feedback to parents.

Skills

Passion for Music

Collaboration

Engaging teaching

Education

UK QTS

Understanding of Primary National Curriculum

Job description

Primary Teacher + Music Lead

Primary Teacher + Music Lead at the Good graded, three‑form entry Primary School in Thurrock. The Senior Leadership Team are keen to find an experienced Primary Teacher with a passion for Music who can lead Music across the whole school.

This position is class‑based, but you will receive dedicated out‑of‑class time to carry out your middle leadership responsibilities. There is flexibility in terms of which year group you teach – from EYFS to KS1 or KS2, depending on your strengths and preferences.

What this fantastic school offers:

• Live marking strategies to reduce workload
• Meaningful, tailored CPD sessions
• TLR opportunities, including involvement in research projects
• Modern, well‑resourced classrooms and facilities
• Access to National Professional Qualifications
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a school counsellor, shared planning, and a supportive leadership team

Primary Teacher + Whole School Music Lead

• Year group flexibility (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
• September start – Full‑time – Permanent contract
• Fringe payscale MPS2 – UPS3
• £38,627‑£52,490 (approx., depending on experience) + TLR2A £3,800
• Located in Thurrock

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, engaging primary teaching across the year group of your choice.
• Develop, coordinate and lead the music curriculum across the whole school.
• Assess pupils’ progress in music and provide timely feedback to parents and leadership.
• Collaborate with colleagues to embed music across learning and coordinate multi‑grade projects.
• Prepare and lead CPD sessions on music teaching and assessment for staff.
• Provide out‑of‑class middle leadership time to support the wider school.

Person Specification – Primary Teacher + Music Lead

• Must hold UK QTS
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• A collaborative team player
• Consistently graded ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ in observations
• Experience and enthusiasm for leading Music across the school

School Details

• 3‑form entry Primary School
• Graded ‘Good’ in most recent Ofsted
• Excellent Leadership Team offering clear progression routes
• High staff retention and supportive working culture
• Located in Thurrock, easily accessible from Essex and East London

If you are an experienced Primary Teacher passionate about Music and interested in a middle leadership role within a supportive school in Thurrock, interviews and lesson observations can be arranged.

Apply now by submitting your CV – a member of the team will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role in more detail.