Music Teacher - West Moors Middle School

Christchurchandeastdorset; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ferndown is seeking an enthusiastic Music Teacher to join their supportive team part time. The role involves teaching across Key Stage 2 and 3. The successful candidate will be passionate about children's development and eager to contribute positively to the school environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to inspire and nurture students in a caring community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated PPA time

Supportive and friendly staff team

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behavior.
• Ability to manage time effectively and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Join a hardworking and friendly team at West Moors Middle School.
• Contribute to a positive, caring school community.
• Help every child reach their full potential.

Skills

Enthusiastic classroom practitioner

Commitment to high quality teaching

Sensitivity to children's needs

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Music Teacher - West Moors Middle School

Part Time (0.4) | West Moors Middle School

Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS) / Upper Pay Scale (UPS) - dependent on experience

Start date: February 2026 (after half-term)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated Music Teacher to join our hardworking, friendly, and supportive team at West Moors Middle School. This is a part time position working 2 days per week on a Thursday and Friday.

West Moors Middle is a thriving and successful school with strong links to its community. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, with a passion for ensuring that every child flourishes academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

As a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, 2022) with high aspirations, we are proud to be a Rights Respecting School, offering a nurturing, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. We value professional growth and will support you to develop your teaching practice, expand your whole-school impact, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils.

If you are an inspiring teacher who believes in helping every child reach their full potential — and you’re ready to contribute to a positive, caring school community — we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For a Person Who

• Is an enthusiastic and dynamic classroom practitioner with a strong commitment to high quality teaching and learning
• Is sensitive to the needs of children and their families and is keen to build on our close relationships with parents/ carers and the local community
• Enjoys working as part of a small and friendly team and build positive relationships
• Is fully committed to enabling all children to become caring, respectful and happy individuals with enquiring minds and a thirst for learning
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is flexible, hard-working, committed, can manage their time effectively and able to use their own initiative
• Has excellent organisational skills

In Return We Can Offer

• Inspiring children who are enthusiastic, hard-working, and are keen to learn
• A child centred school community with an ethos of caring and respect for all
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Professional development opportunities, building on your previous skills and experience
• Dedicated PPA time
• The chance to join a team who care about our children and who are committed to continuous improvement
• A child centred working environment within a small village school

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Government Administration

Location: Ferndown, England, United Kingdom.