Suffolk County Council

Specialist Music Teacher

Suffolk County Council  •  Bury St Edmunds, GB (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

  • Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
  • Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
  • Salary: MPR
  • Hours: Part Time
  • Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
  • Reference: 8951

Would you like to join our fabulous, friendly and dynamic team at Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School? We are a creative and ambitious two form entry primary school with big ideas. We care about our team and ensure they are well supported, have their wellbeing looked after, and provided with good quality professional development opportunities. We have a minimal marking policy and believe teachers should have a great work/life balance. Staff are released appropriately to undertake any additional roles and responsibilities.

We are looking for an excellent and passionate Specialist Music Teacher to join us for the next stage in our journey. We need someone who is excited about creating a bespoke music curriculum for our children and in turn help us achieve even better musical outcomes for our delightful, polite and inspiring children. This role will involve working with all the different KS2 year groups and delivering specialist music lessons in keyboards/piano.

We are looking for a team player who will be excited to be part of the school journey after our recent successful Ofsted inspection.

You will have:

  • dedication, enthusiasm and commitment
  • a good knowledge of teaching pedagogy and experience music specialist teaching in KS2
  • a desire to be research led in your practice
  • a team work ethic and a commitment to self-development
  • creativity of thought and an ability to solve problems
  • effective communication skills.

If so, we can offer you:

  • An excellent team of people to work with, in a wonderful atmosphere
  • Training opportunities and support
  • A creative and thoughtful approach to curriculum development
  • Friendly, happy children
  • Smaller than average class sizes
  • A respectful working environment

If this role interests, you then we would love to meet you. Why don’t you call us for a tour and a chat about the posts and to see how lovely we are for yourself?

About us

Guildhall Feoffment School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and other pre-employment checks will be required for all relevant posts.

For more information

To find out more about our school, please visit our website

Please contact either Fiona-Catherine Thompson or Andy Matthews, our Co-Headteachers, by calling 01284 754840

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word)by email to admin@guildhallfeoffment.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 4pm, 1 June 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing, 8 June 2026.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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