Part-Time Music Teacher

Woodford Green Preparatory School

Start Date: 1 January 2026 or sooner

Salary: Competitive

Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School?

Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be an experienced and suitably qualified Music teacher. This is a part-time post, currently 0.6 with a view to possibly increasing the hours over time. As a Part Time Music Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and effective music lessons across the age range of the school.
  
• Lead hymn practice and choir rehearsals.
  
• Support the Director of Music and undertake appropriate administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of this very busy, high profile Music Department.
  
• Assist the Director of Music in liaising with the Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs), including supporting tasks such as timetabling and wider ongoing communication with class teachers and parents.
  
• Support the Director of Music in the preparations for Music events in the school calendar, such as the Christmas, Spring, Summer Concerts and Teatime concerts assisting in the logistics of these events.
  
• Produce end of year reports for every child.
  
• Support the Director of Music in continuing to drive a passion for music among all WGPS pupils and ensure the enthusiastic, all-inclusive, child centred musical ethos of WGPS is maintained while upholding the school’s proud record of excellence in Music.
  

About You

We are looking for an experienced Music Teacher who is deeply passionate about nurturing their pupils' musical development. The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status - Desirable but not essential
• A degree in Music
  
• ECT and Experience teachers encouraged
  
• Proficient piano skills, and ideally be an instrumentalist
  
• Experience of leading ensembles
  
• Experience of teaching Kodaly - desirable
  
• Excellent classroom management and subject knowledge
  
• Ability to inspire a love of learning and teach creatively
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
  
• Passion for teaching and inspiring students
  
• Experience of teaching in a primary setting - desirable
  
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
  

About the School

Woodford Green Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school on the border of Essex and in the London Borough of Redbridge, providing an exceptional education for 380 boys and girls aged 3-11 years. Our pupils are happy, confident, and ambitious learners, supported by a dedicated staff team that prioritises pastoral care, creativity, and academic excellence.

We are known for our nurturing environment and excellence across all disciplines. We have a vibrant music department supported by a committed team of Visiting Music Teachers. Over 200 children are learning a musical instrument, and we currently have eleven ensembles running weekly, including an Orchestra, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, and two choirs.

We foster a culture of nurture, creativity, and excellence, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our pastoral care is at the heart of our ethos, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, supported, and ready to succeed in an ever-changing world.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our attached application form and email it to Miss Anita Hollis - Head’s PA at [email protected]

If you are interested or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Sarah Henderson, Director of Music, via [email protected]

For further details, please visit our school website.

At Woodford Green Preparatory School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and further pre-employment checks.

All staff, and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Recruitment Process

Deadline for all completed applications to be received is 12 noon Monday 29 September 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7 October 2025.