Music Teacher Lever Edge Primary Academy Posted yesterday - per annu

Music Teacher

0.8 (4 days per week)

Teachers’ Unqualified Pay Range: UQT1-UQT6 (£22,601-£35,259)

Pro rata: £18,080 - £28,207 per annum

Closing date:
Monday 19th January 2026

Lever Edge Primary Academy is a large two form entry primary school, with two nurseries a sports hall and a SEND unit.

• Develop and implement age‑appropriate lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Have the ability to inspire students of all ages and skill levels and foster a love for music!
• Implement the teaching of the music curriculum from nursery to KS2 levels
• Teach students how to play instruments, read music and understand musical concepts
• Provide individual and group instruction in various musical styles and genres
• Prepare students for performances, recitals, and competitions
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to coordinate music programs and events
• Maintain a safe and organised music room

• Experience working with children or teaching/tutoring experience
• Knowledge of special education techniques is a plus
• Proficiency in playing two or more musical instruments
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate and engage students
• Patience, creativity, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs

Applications from ECTs will be considered.

The 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.

Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Any differences in the cost of your benefits and the tax you will pay, if you have a the right to work in the UK, and whether the school has to pay part of your banking or has to pay you, may have a 'banking' supplement.

If you are an individual citizen, an EU Settlement scheme, or a citizen, or other relevant work visa, please check carefully whether you are eligible to apply, or have use of the right travel.

Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. This 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.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the rights to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.