Music Teacher / Music Lead


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SW18 5SQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and inspiring Music Teacher / Music Lead to lead music across our school and build upon our established musical provision.

Music is an important part of life at St Michael’s. We are looking for a qualified teacher who can bring music to life for children from Nursery through to Year 6, providing high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching while also leading our wider musical provision.

The successful candidate will teach music across the school, lead our Chamber Choir and Orchestra, support performances and school events, and coordinate our established programme of peripatetic instrumental tuition.

We are looking for someone who:

Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), strong musical knowledge and a passion for inspiring children through music.

Can deliver engaging and inclusive music teaching from Nursery to Year 6, with an understanding of both the EYFS framework and National Curriculum.

Can lead singing and instrumental ensembles and inspire children to perform.

Can lead and develop music as a subject across the school.

Can assess pupils’ musical development and use this to inform teaching and curriculum development.

Can coordinate and support our programme of visiting instrumental teachers.

Is organised, collaborative and committed to the safeguarding and flourishing of every child.

Is supportive of our Christian ethos and our values of Love, Serve, Grow.

The ability to play an instrument is essential; piano/keyboard ideally.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm and supportive school community with a strong team ethos.

• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy performing and making music.

• An established Chamber Choir, Orchestra and programme of instrumental tuition.

• The opportunity to shape and develop music across the whole school.

• A commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

• A school that values academic excellence alongside the creative, personal and spiritual development of every child.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we rigorously apply safer recruitment practices to ensure that individuals with the highest standards of integrity and intent join our team. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right to work checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. CVs are not accepted.

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