Music Teacher (part-time)

We are looking to appoint a part-time Music Teacher to lead our music provision across the school, to start in September 2026 or January 2027. Candidates should have experience in teaching music in a primary school (KS1/KS2). For further details, please read our Applicant Pack.

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, working 1 day per week (exact day negotiable, preferably Tuesday).

Salary: MPS (Outer London), depending on experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to promote and lead our music provision across the school. This post is part-time (working 1 day per week) and ideal for a music specialist who has the motivation and enthusiasm to develop our music curriculum and extra-curricular offering. You will co-ordinate and run choirs, music clubs, music assemblies, concerts, ensembles, productions and attend music festivals. You will be a highly motivated individual who is committed to ensuring that every pupil in your class makes outstanding progress. 

Alexandra Primary School is located close to Richmond Park and has a nurturing, welcoming and inclusive reputation.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Share our commitment to ensuring that every pupil makes outstanding progress;

• Will create an enticing and enabling learning environment;

• Are highly motivated and excellent classroom practitioners

• Have excellent communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude;

• Are committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers and embraces our growth mindset approach; and

• Are willing to contribute to whole school development.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive, thriving and welcoming school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023;

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children and engaged parents;

• Attractive, new and refurbished premises with excellent facilities;

• A positive and supportive working environment.

  
  

Read more about us on our website www.alexandra.kingston.sch.uk  

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.  We will organise a tour on the interview day for candidates who have not been able to visit the school beforehand. Please contact the school office on 020 8546 7176 or email hr@alexandra.school to arrange a tour or an informal chat with our senior staff before the interview day, so that we can answer any questions that you may have.

To apply: Submit a completed application form, and a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the person specification, via MyNewTerm. CVs will not be considered.

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026 at 9:00am

We reserve the right to close this advert or vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or a suitable candidate is found. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 19th June 2026

Alexandra Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.