About this role
Tel: 01842 752239
Email: [email protected]
Salary – MPSPermanentPart Time0.4 FTERequired for 1 September 2026
Are you passionate about inspiring a love of music in children? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed Primary Music Teacher to lead and deliver high quality music education across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the musical experiences of our pupils and make a significant impact on their creative development.
Redcastle Family School serves a thriving community in Thetford. We place children at the heart of everything we do and take pride in delivering a rich, engaging curriculum that nurtures the whole child. Music plays an important role in our school, and we are looking for someone who can help us continue to grow this provision.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative and confident in delivering an engaging music curriculum. You will have a strong understanding of primary music education and a passion for developing children’s musical skills and confidence.
We are seeking someone who:
Has high expectations for all pupilsCan inspire children to enjoy and participate in music through singing, instrumental work and creative compositionSupports children’s social and emotional development through our nurturing ethosWorks effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school lifeReflects on and develops their own practiceHas a secure understanding of the National Curriculum for Music (KS1 & KS2)Can confidently lead whole class lessons, small group work and performancesJob Description – Primary Music Teacher
Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver high quality music lessons across the primary age range (with a focus on KS2)Teach singing, rhythm, notation, composition and instrumental skills appropriate to age and stagePrepare pupils for performances, assemblies and school eventsDeliver engaging lessons that support a wide range of abilities and learning needsUse assessment to track progress and inform planningCurriculum & Leadership
Lead the development of the school’s music curriculumEnsure music provision reflects the National Curriculum and supports whole school prioritiesContribute to the wider creative arts offer within the schoolMaintain and organise musical instruments and resourcesInclusion & Pastoral Support
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SENDPromote confidence, teamwork and creativity through musicSupport the school’s nurturing ethos and behaviour expectationsWider School Contribution
Lead or support extracurricular music activities (e.g., choir, instrumental groups)Support school performances, celebrations and community eventsWork collaboratively with colleagues to enrich the wider curriculumIn Return, We Can Offer You:
A supportive and thriving working environmentA Good school (Ofsted, November 2022)Excellent behaviour standardsStrong systems to support children with SENDEnthusiastic, happy and rewarding pupils who are eager to learnForward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvementOpportunities to be innovative and creative in shaping our music provisionVisits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit prior to the closing date.
How to apply
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed forms should be returned to - [email protected]
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.