Teacher of Music (Part-time)
Part-time Teacher of Music
(Tuesday to Friday)
Gatehouse School
Required for September 2025
Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025
Gatehouse School, part of the Phyllis Wallbank Educational Trust, is a flourishing, non-selective independent school in the heart of the east end of London. We are proud of our inclusive and friendly ethos which sets out to provide the best education possible for children, establishing a modern outlook on primary education while retaining the key traditional values on which it was founded.Our exam results are excellent and our pupils go forward to a range of competitive schools.
Music is a very high-profile subject in Gatehouse School. Alongside the weekly music lessons for each class, children have the opportunity to be part of the many musical clubs and activities on offer at the school, such as choirs, orchestras, percussion groups, wind ensembles amongst others.All of these are currently run by the Head of Music, music teacher, and a talented team of peripatetic instrumental teachers.
Gatehouse puts on a number of performance opportunities for children throughout the year, such as nativities, a musical in Year 2 and Year 6, Beginners Recitals, and end-of-term orchestral and choral concerts.
The school is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher of music for four days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to start on Monday 1st September 2025 (Inset Day). You will work closely with the Head of Music to continue delivering an excellent musical programme for Gatehouse children. The main duties in the role are:
- Teaching a range of year groups across the school
- Working closely with the Head of Music and peripatetic staff
- Leading one or two of the school choirs
- Assisting with the school orchestra
- Helping organise termly school concerts and class assemblies
- Writing termly reports
- Helping organise termly ABRSM exams
Full details of the school and Music Department are available on our website at:
https://www.gatehouseschool.co.uk
The successful applicant will benefit from being part of a professional, supportive staff team as well as a competitive salary package. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher or musician to join our highly successful and progressive school.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be submitted using the application form provided. Please complete the form and return it to deputy.bursar@gatehouseschool.co.uk by Monday 19th May 2025.
Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.
Gatehouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, social media/online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.