Junior School KS1 Music Teacher

JUNIOR SCHOOL KS1 MUSIC TEACHER Part Time working Mondays and Wednesday (0.40FTE) Maternity Cover Contract Required from January 2027 We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Music to join our thriving school community and inspire our KS1 pupils through the joy of music. Our ideal candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic musician and educator, committed to fostering a love of music in young children. They will have the ability to create engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons that nurture confidence, curiosity, and musical development in every pupil. The role is part time, working 2 days per week on Monday & Wednesday (0.40TE) covering maternity leave. We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
• A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.
• For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available
• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.
• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
• Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.
How to make an application:
• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.
• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.
• The vacancy closes on Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
• Interview date: Thursday 8th October 2026
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on
NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ

Part Time working Mondays and Wednesday (0.40FTE) Maternity Cover Contract Required from January 2027 We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Music to join our thriving school community and inspire our KS1 pupils through the joy of music. Our ideal candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic musician and educator, committed to fostering a love of music in young children. They will have the ability to create engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons that nurture confidence, curiosity, and musical development in every pupil. The role is part time, working 2 days per week on Monday & Wednesday (0.40TE) covering maternity leave. We can offer:
• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
• A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.
• For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available
• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.
• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
• Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.