Our Vision
Music is a big part of life for everyone at The Greville ! Children enjoy specialist music teaching throughout the school and there is a very high level of participation in extra-curricular activities, including a “thriving orchestra” (Ofsted, 2025), choirs, recorder groups, ukulele group and over 200 children having instrumental tuition as individuals or pairs.
We are looking for an energetic and inspiring individual to continue this tradition within a classroom facility with excellent resources for primary music making. Ideally 4 days a week, however 5 days would be considered. Grade range will be dependant on experience and could be either TMS or UPR.
The position includes teaching, music assemblies and PPA, plus time for:
- encouraging instrumental tuition in year 4 and above, liaising with external peripatetic music teachers, and managing the school’s bank of instruments for free loan to pupils
- planning, delivering and supporting others in the delivery of extra-curricular musical activities
- organising concerts and other performance opportunities in school and in the community.
Main purpose
- To plan, deliver and assess high-quality music education across Reception and Key Stages 1 and 2 in line with the National Curriculum for Music
- To foster pupils’ musical skills, creativity, confidence and enjoyment of music
- To lead music enrichment outside of the curriculum
- To ensure that music plays a key part in establishing the culture of the school, and upholding our values of resilience, respect, responsibility and kindness
Duties and responsibilities
- Curriculum Delivery
- Teach pupils to perform using voice and instruments
- Develop attentive listening skills and musical vocabulary
- Teach composition and improvisation using the inter-related dimensions of music
- Introduce pupils to a wide range of musical styles, traditions and historical periods
- Teach age-appropriate notation and understanding of musical structure and processes
Teaching and Learning
- Plan engaging and progressive lessons for Reception to Year 6
- Adapt teaching to meet the diverse learning needs, using a range of teaching strategies
- Maintain high expectations for participation and behaviour
Assessment and Progress
- Assess pupils against National Curriculum expectations.
- Monitor and record progress in musical skills and knowledge
- Provide feedback to support improvement and confidence
- Reporting on pupils’ progress in music
Enrichment and Wider School Life
- Lead singing assemblies
- Lead musical aspects of whole-school and year-group activities such as celebrations, assemblies, services and shows
- Plan, deliver and encourage engagement with extra-curricular musical activities including the orchestra and school choirs
- Recruit and support other members of staff to lead extra-curricular activities
- Encourage instrumental tuition in the juniors, liaising with external peripatetic music teachers,
- Managing the school’s bank of 70 instruments for free loan to pupils
- Organise concerts and other performance opportunities in school and in the community
- Organise music trips and workshops
Professional Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and school leadership
- Manage musical resources and instruments effectively
- Engage in relevant professional development
- Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies
Person Specification
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Secure knowledge of the Early Years and Primary Music National Curriculum
- Ability to teach music across Early Years, KS1 and KS2
- Confidence in leading singing and music-making
- Demonstrated understanding of Music to degree level or equivalent
- Competence in at least one musical instrument, including at least intermediate piano
Desirable:
- Experience of leading music ensembles
- Familiarity with music technology
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Safeguarding
The music teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
An Enhanced DBS check and a social media profile online search will be sought as part of the pre-employment screening process for the successful candidate
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the music teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed.
Shortlisting: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 4th March 2026
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The Greville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.