Key Role Information

Salary
0.00
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
15/11/2025 11:03
Start
1 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Competitive
Department
Whole School (Prep)
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Hours per week
20.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Fixed Term until the 8th July 2026.


St Michael’s Prep School is seeking a passionate and versatile Teacher of Singing with the potential to undertake some classroom music teaching.


Essential:

As a Teacher of Singing, the ideal candidate will provide skilled instrumental tuition in singing, fostering a love of music across a range of styles. The ideal candidate will be able to motivate and inspire children, monitor progress, and offer tailored support, including examination preparation. They will also contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school, including concert rehearsals and performances.

 

Desirable (for classroom teaching only):

An ability to deliver engaging curriculum music lessons across the Prep School. They will also play a key role in supporting whole-school singing and supporting termly concerts and productions. Collaboration with the Director of Music and other staff is essential to ensure a rich and cohesive musical experience for all pupils.

 

The role demands a high level of musical proficiency (Grade 8 or diploma in primary instrument, Grade 6 piano or above), experience in teaching and directing choirs, and strong communication skills.

 

A commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care, and collaborative working is essential. The successful applicant will have a genuine desire to make a difference in children’s musical journey.






Benefits

Meals
Free meals during term time
Parking
Parking Free onsite staff parking

Qualifications

Grade 8 or Diploma in primary instrument essential
Detailed knowledge and understanding of ABRSM Examinations essential
essential
Experience of teaching musicessential
Grade 6 Piano or aboveessential
Evidence leading and directing children's choirsessential
Qualified Teacher Status
Qualified Teacher Status
Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards
Teaching qualification or previous teaching experience relating to music
N/A

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schoolsessential

Personal Attributes

Sympathetic with the Christian ethos and values of the school

Relevant Skills

Highly developed organisational and multi-tasking skills

St Michael's Prep School

HR Department

recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Kent
TN14 5RY

Safeguarding Information

St Michael's Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Please ensure that all mandatory fields are completed otherwise you will not be able to progress with your application, and any changes may be lost.