Primary Teacher + Music Lead

Academics; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Thurrock is looking for an experienced Primary Teacher + Music Lead to start in September. This role offers flexibility in year group teaching, dedicated out-of-class time for leadership duties, and competitive pay within the fringe payscale. The school promotes staff wellbeing and offers numerous resources to support a fulfilling teaching environment.

Benefits

Access to National Professional Qualifications

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Meaningful CPD sessions

Qualifications

• Must hold UK QTS.
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience and enthusiasm for leading Music across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead Music across the whole school.
• Flexibility to teach various year groups.
• Work with a supportive leadership team.

Skills

Leadership in Music

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Primary Teacher + Music Lead - TLR 2A

A 'Good' graded, three-form entry Primary School in Thurrock is looking for a Primary Teacher + Music Lead to join them in September. 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 Primary Teacher + Music Lead 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 + Music Lead

• Primary Teacher + Whole School Music Lead
• Year group flexibility (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
• September start - Full-Time - Permanent Contract
• Fringe Payscale MPS2 - UPS3
• £37,140-50,470 (approx., depending on experience) + TLR2A £3,800
• Located in Thurrock

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 immediately.

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

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