Leader of Music and Class Teacher

A unique opportunity has arisen to join Widford Lodge School as the leader of music and teacher in September 2025.  This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a department and subject area and to showcase your love of music and boundless creativity.  The successful candidate will be a well‐qualified and passionate professional and will be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community, including extra-curricular activities and clubs.    The post is for three days a week, with the equivalent of two days for music and one day teaching other subjects and is term time plus 5 inset days per year.

Job Purpose:

Exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our outstanding school with highly motivated pupils from Reception to Year 6.

We are a supportive and caring team, working in a collaborative environment.  We can offer you an attractive rate of pay, on-site parking and high-quality free lunches.

Salary – Depending on experience 

Who we are looking for:

  • University Graduate
  • Qualified Primary teacher
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Motivation to work with young people
  • Positive attitude and approach to change and development
  • Willingness to participate in and expectation of contribution to the wider life of our school and extra-curricular life, including clubs, activities and residential trips
  • The ability to support the pastoral needs of our pupils

 

Any application must be made using our application form.

 

Applications can be emailed to headteacherpa@widfordlodge.co.uk

 

Closing date for applications:     Midday Friday 21st March 2025
Interview date:                                Tuesday 1st April 2025

 

It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the DBS. All new posts within the School are subject to a probationary period.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Leader of Music and Class Teacher – Applicant pack Sep 2025

Application form 2025

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