Music / PPA Teacher

Are you an exceptional and inspirational teacher who believes in the potential of every child? Are you passionate about music in primary schools? Then join our team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic primary teacher to join our strong and supportive team, covering classes for PPA and leading whole school music. You will be able to teach any subject across the primary age range, but have a specialism in music so that every class can be taught music in their PPA time. You will be passionate about teaching and committed to making a difference. You will be experienced in leading whole school music events and be committed to ensuring our school's very strong music reputation is continued and developed. This post is part time, 0.6, for 3 full days.

We are looking for:

A talented teacher with high expectations for behaviour, attitudes and learning

Someone who can model and disseminate through high quality teaching to secure consistently good or outstanding learning for all children

Someone with experience of achieving excellent outcomes

A teacher who will maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, be innovative and demonstrate high levels of motivation

Someone with the desire and experience to lead music

A commitment to ongoing professional development

Someone who will contribute to the wider life at the school, including leading music-related extracurricular activities

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of our team

Someone who is committed to our vision and values.

Peasedown St John Primary School is a large 2-form entry primary school set in the heart of Peasedown St John village near the City of Bath.

At PSJ we CARE! Our values of Curiosity, Aspiration, Resilience and Empathy help children to thrive in their learning and as they develop as young people. Our vision to 'Achieve Excellence for Ourselves and Others' drives all that we do. We have a strong ethos of nurture, high expectations for all children and strong relationships. Our children are polite, keen to learn and love to be challenged! The school has seen rapid improvement since joining the MNSP Trust in 2019 and was recently inspected as a new school in September 2023 achieving Good in all areas. We have a very strong music offer including a school orchestra, a choir, a Year 6 brass ensemble, regular links with peripatetic teachers and a commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn to play an instrument.