Part time Music Teacher Specialist

HARSTON AND NEWTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Part-time Specialist Music teacher (0.27 – hours can be split across two days)
This is a fixed term contract in the first instance- January 2026 -August 2026.
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We are looking to appoint an excellent and inspirational music teacher to deliver high quality music lessons to all classes across the school during teachers’ PPA time. We are a four-class village primary school to the South of Cambridge with a strong musical tradition and are seeking to replace our current music specialist who is moving out of the area after 18 years at the school. Parents and children have high expectations of music and we are fortunate to have a dedicated music room, a wide range of peripatetic instrumental teachers who visit the school, a thriving school choir and strong links with professional musicians. Our choir regularly perform at West Road concert Hall and have sung at the Royal Albert Hall with the Armenico Consort. We would like to hear from exceptional candidates, who ideally already have experience at working in a primary school, to continue to build upon the many strengths of the school.
There is the possibility of combining the teaching post with some private instrumental tuition during the day if desired.
We are looking for someone who
• is committed to providing high quality learning and teaching and expects the best from every child
• has excellent communication skills, is reflective and committed to their own professional development
• has a passion for music and wants to inspire others
• who is willing to lead an extracurricular music activity (Choir or instrumental ensemble) and co-ordinate the work of the peripatetic music teachers
• is able to work both independently and as part of a team

We can offer you:
•a welcoming community with hard working staff and enthusiastic children, who love to learn
•a commitment to developing the whole curriculum- we have been awarded Arts Mark silver and all our Year 6 children currently take the Bronze Arts Award
•a school that is successful, ambitious and well supported by the Governors, Community and Parents/Carers
•a commitment to your professional development

Visits are encouraged, and you are welcome to visit during the teaching day or after school. Please contact the school office (office@harstonnewton.org) or 01223 870345 to arrange an appointment. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss the position further please telephone to speak to Siobhan Rouse, the headteacher, or email, srouse@harstonnewton.org

Application forms/details, including Job Description and Person Specification are available from My New Term, EPM and on the school website.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 17th November 2025
Interviews: Thursday 20th November 2025
Harston and Newton Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.