Part-time Primary School Infants Music Teacher

Are you a passionate musician with a talent for teaching? Do you excel in behaviour management and thrive in a dynamic classroom environment? Teach Major, a leading Music Education provider, is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) cover and instrumental lessons. Starting after the Christmas Break in January.

Position: Music PPA Teacher and Instrumental

Location: Watford

Salary: £70 per day

Hours: 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Commitment: Full academic year

About Us:

Teach Major is dedicated to enriching the lives of students through high-quality music education. We work in partnership with schools to provide engaging music programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love for music.

The Role:

As a Music Teacher providing PPA cover, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' musical development while supporting positive behaviour in the classroom. Your role will be instrumental in delivering engaging music lessons and maintaining a supportive learning environment. Teaching early years and infants, from Nursery to Year 2. But their could be a crossover for old years up to Year 6 when giving private instrumental lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver dynamic, engaging, and creative music lessons across all year groups, incorporating piano, guitar, vocal harmony, and other musical elements tailored to students' diverse interests and abilities.
• Teach Music PPA lessons across the school, ensuring that each class receives high-quality, enjoyable, and structured music education.
• Lead singing assemblies that inspire confidence, teamwork, and a love for performance among pupils.
• Provide hands-on instruction in piano and guitar techniques, supporting students in developing instrumental proficiency through targeted exercises and varied repertoire.
• Lead singing sessions, helping students build their skills in blending voices, harmonising melodies, and performing with confidence.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and motivated to participate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure alignment with the school's music curriculum, educational goals, and whole-school ethos.

Requirements:

• Essential: Minimum 2+ years of UK primary music teaching experience, with a strong and proven understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies.
• Must be extremely experienced in managing classrooms and able to handle challenging behaviour with a firm but fair approach, maintaining authority while being approachable, creative, and fun.
• Proficient in piano, guitar, vocal harmony, and music theory, with the ability to teach these areas effectively to students of varying ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging, inspiring, and motivating pupils from a range of backgrounds.
• A flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching, with the ability to tailor lessons to meet the needs of individual learners and whole classes alike.
• A genuine passion for music education and a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of music in every student.
• Must hold a valid and up-to-date DBS certificate, registered on the Update Service.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Engaging Environment: Be part of a friendly and reactive team
• Supportive Community: Join a family of musicians
• Professional Development: Access planning, resources, and ongoing training
• Social Connection: Attend organised social events
• Guidance: Benefit from 1-to-1 mentoring for your teaching journey

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £70.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person