Music Teacher, Part Time

• Music Teacher
• Part -Time, 2 days per week
• Start – September 2024
• Essendene Lodge School, Caterham, Surrey

Essendene Lodge School is looking for a passionate, experienced and driven part time Music Teacher.

Essendene Lodge School, based in Caterham, Surrey is a small one form entry school where every pupils is nurtured and thrives.

We are looking for a music teacher who will be able to deliver weekly music lessons to all year groups from reception to year 6. Our music teacher will also be responsible for whole school singing and preparing pupils for singing assembly times and various performances during the school year. You will also be working closely with the Head of Drama for nativity and key stage productions.

As our music teacher you will have the thirst and vision to grow and enhance our musical provision, harnessing the talents of all our pupils and giving them opportunities to both perform and enjoy music of all genres within school and in local festivals.

Music at Essendene Lodge is taught in our hall where you will have access to a Piano and various percussion instruments. Our current music teacher offers music lessons to pupils so this would also be encouraged. The ability to teach the piano, guitar or singing would be looked upon favourably or all three! 

The hours of work will be 12 to 15 hours per week. There is an opportunity to offer private instrumental lessons such as piano.

At Essendene Lodge School we can offer;

• A fun, supportive and creative team to work with
• Further on the job training
• Day to day support from a strong management team
• Career progression for those who show the right potential as our business grows.

The School and Vision

We are a small, established friendly school in the heart of Caterham. Our aim is to ensure that children are happy, successful and motivated learners. Our purpose is to provide educational excellence coupled with high expectation so that all can reach their potential. We pride ourselves on the happy, safe and caring learning atmosphere so that boys and girls can really enjoy school. We offer our pupils a wide range of activities and opportunities designed to promote excellence, success, confidence and self-esteem; these include music, drama, sports and languages.

At Essendene Lodge School all staff work together as a very strong team. You will be supported and welcome. In addition all Inspired Learning Group staff also benefit from;

• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We look forward to your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Essendene Lodge School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).