Music Teacher (Part-time)

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Prep School, London, is a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2 to 13 years old. We are proud to be a leading private school in London, and remain committed to providing high-quality education that enables students to discover their full potential in a supportive, inspirational environment. At our school, students attain personal and academic achievement through a child-centred methodology which seeks to highlight, nurture, and develop their unique abilities.

For over 25 years, Fulham Prep School has sought to help children cultivate a love of learning. From Nursery to Preparatory, students are well-equipped with a robust curriculum and modern competencies to flourish in an ever-changing environment. Every child is perfectly unique, and as they grow, they are encouraged to understand the value of their contributions to our school and their local and global communities. https://www.fulhamprep.co.uk/

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Music Teacher, to start in September 2026. The role will be a key member of the school’s Creative Arts team and will have a particular specialism in Music. The successful candidate will have shared responsibility for all aspects of both curricular and co-curricular music in the school with the opportunity to contribute to other areas such as performances, performing arts and drama.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide musical leadership across the school, leading and developing choirs, orchestras, and ensembles.
• Lead and oversee the curricular Music provision and contribute to Performing Arts teaching as required.
• Support the Creative Arts Department and promote a strong culture of engagement in the arts.
• Organise and deliver major school events including concerts, productions, services, and performances.
• Coordinate performances, tours, and events, including venue booking, travel arrangements, and risk assessments.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons, schemes of work, and assessments in line with school policies.
• Monitor pupil progress, set and mark work, prepare reports, and support preparation for assessments.
• Differentiate teaching to support the progress and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Contribute fully to co-curricular and extra-curricular Creative Arts programmes.
• Communicate effectively with parents and participate in parents’ evenings, meetings, and school events.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management, organisation, and learning environment.
• Participate actively in departmental collaboration, assemblies, trips, and wider academic life.
• Fulfil pastoral responsibilities, including form tutoring, duties, and safeguarding commitments.
• Uphold school policies, professional standards, and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including INSET and training opportunities. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Strong subject knowledge with the ability to set high expectations, plan effectively, assess progress, and adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Experience teaching across Key Stages 1–3, including preparation for external assessment and contribution to pastoral care and pupil wellbeing.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in Music and Performing Arts, with musical proficiency equivalent to Grade 5 piano (or another primary instrument).
• Confidence using ICT to support teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and administrative skills, with the ability to manage workload and work collaboratively.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and designing schemes of work.
• A good university degree and PGCE, QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification, with the appropriate right to work.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and able to motivate young people both academically and personally.
• Commitment to professional development, safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and the wider life and ethos of the school.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

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