Part-time Prep Music Teacher (Initial Fixed Term Contract)
(Required for January 2026 to 31st August 2026)
* Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (for this academic year, these days are not flexible)
* Start Date: January 2026
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Class Teacher to lead music across Nursery to Form 6 in our dynamic Prep School. This part-time role (approx. 8 hours teaching + PPA/admin) includes:
* Teaching classroom music & choirs (Forms 1–6)
* Leading co-curricular music: ensemble, theory & aural clubs
* Supporting performances & events (e.g. Carol Service, Easter Story)
* Liaising with VMTs, College Music School, parents & arts staff
* Managing instrumental programmes & music resources
* Contributing to newsletters, reports, and school events
* Embracing the High-Performance Learning (HPL) philosophy
* Strong piano/organ/keyboard skills and a passion for school music are essential.
The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively extra-curricular life of the College, which is situated in rural East Hertfordshire. St Edmund's is England's oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for students from 3 to 18 and for families from all faiths.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. As with all College staff members, you will therefore be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.
The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity and as such an enhanced DBS check (which includes children's barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.
If you would like to apply please complete and return an application.
Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, Monday 13th October 2025
Interviews to take place: Thursday, 16th October 2025
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
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The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.
We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Work Location: In person