Yattendon School is a friendly, three-form entry junior school, based in Horley, Surrey, providing a strong supportive caring environment where children thrive, grow and achieve.

We relentlessly strive for excellence in teaching and learning, enabling us to "bring out the best" in our children and our staff.

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic and developing organisation, benefiting a new all-weather sports pitch and a major refurbishment of classrooms, we are able to offer you and our children a modern and dynamic learning environment.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our school as a part time, Specialist Music PPA Cover Teacher to start 1st September 2026. The position is offered on a part time basis to cover PPA time in the afternoons (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays). Salary range is £34,398 - £46,839.  Pro rata £11,007 - £14,988 MPS Fringe. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Plan and deliver the Music curriculum within the framework of school policies and the National Curriculum
• Plan Music lessons that encourage the development of pupils' learning, with a particular focus on encouraging pupils' independent use of resources and involvement in their learning
• Be available to deliver an extra curriculum club
• Seek ways to promote Music across the school 
• Take responsibility for any key actions that might be identified in the School Development Plan to enhance the Music provision and negotiate costed action plans
• Liaise with agencies and explore opportunities to enhance Music in our curriculum

Other professional requirements:

• Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident
• Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
• Identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the Code of Practice
• Create and maintain good relationships with colleagues and working as part of a team in all aspects of school development but particularly music
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
• Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities 
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
• Contribute to the life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the management of the school
• Take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices
• Liaise effectively with parents and governors as necessary
• Carry out other duties as reasonably required by the Head Teacher

The successful candidate will also:

• hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice
• be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged
• We welcome you to come and visit us to see our school in action. Please call the school office to arrange a date and time to meet Guy Perkins our Headteacher.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th May at 9am. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. CVs are not accepted. 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us. 

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.