Music Teacher / Music Lead at Barclay Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BPS/58900
  Location
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, Greater London, E10 6EJ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay scale depending on experience
  Hours Per Week
32.5
  Weeks Per Year
52
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 19th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
01/09/2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
TBD with candidate
   Interview Date(s)           TBD with candidate
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About this Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to deliver high-quality music education and lead the development of music across the school. Working under the direction of the Headteacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, inspire pupils to achieve their full potential, and contribute to whole-school improvement in music.

Key duties include:

  • Delivering outstanding music lessons and supporting pupil achievement.

  • Leading the development of music policies, curriculum, and enrichment opportunities.

  • Promoting high standards of education and pupil development in all aspects of school life.

  • Supporting inclusion and equal opportunities for all learners.

We welcome applications from passionate educators with strong teaching skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to inspiring young musicians.

“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners”

OFSTED Inspection – February 2026

  • Exceptional: Achievement, Early Years, Leadership and Governance
  • Strong Standard: Attendance and Behaviour, Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, Personal Development and Wellbeing
  • Safeguarding Standards Met

Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people?

At Barclay Primary School we live, work, and learn through our five values:

· ASPIRATION – Aspiring to be the best that we can be.
· KINDNESS – Being kind to everybody – our peers, staff, and the community.
· RESPECT – We listen to one another, we take feedback and we improve.
· HONESTY – We always tell the truth.
· RESPONSIBILITY - We take responsibility for our actions.

We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school serving the community in East London. As a co-educational, six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and highest-performing primary schools in the country. Since 2008, the school has risen from the bottom 5% of schools nationally to sustain a place in the top 3% nationally.

As a school, we benefit from being part of the Lion Academy Trust, deploying proven systems and pedagogies to inform how we operate. From a highly resilient IT infrastructure to a fully resourced and carefully sequenced curriculum, we proudly function as part of the family of Trust schools and celebrate the opportunities that being part of a high-performing trust affords us.

Support for new colleagues at Barclay is exceptional. We incorporate our trust induction programme alongside bespoke career professional development. Programmes range from Early Career Teacher development to Middle and Senior Leader qualifications. Our partnership with the Institute of Education enhances this CPD offer, with many professional qualifications open to our team.

Our offer for every staff member:

· Bespoke CPD and professional development opportunities;
· A large leadership team to offer you the support and guidance that you need;
· Cutting-edge technology provided by partners Google and Apple;
· A staff perks membership, providing loyalty rewards and discounts from retailers.


Barclay Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please provide a brief statement explaining why you are suitable for this position
  2. Please provide all your social media handles (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook etc)

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