Portsmouth Music Hub and schools across the city (On-Site)
Temporary, Part time
Basic DBS check required
Unqualified UQ1 £21,731 to UQ6 £33,902 or Main Scale M1 £31,650 to M6 £43,607 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time
7.33 hours per week
Salary: Unqualified UQ1 £21,731 to UQ6 £33,902 or Main Scale M1 £31,650 to M6 £43,607 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time
Contract: Fixed term from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
Hours: Part time (7.33 hours per week, times to be agreed, subject to school requirements and postholder availability), Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Closing date: Sunday 2 March 2025, 23:59
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 10 March 2025
The Service:
Portsmouth Music Hub aims to provide high quality, inspirational music education for children, young people and learners in and around the diverse Portsmouth community. You can learn more about us here: https://www.portsmouthmusichub.org/
Your New Role:
You will teach curriculum music and whole class instrumental according to National Curriculum requirements, planning and teaching lively and engaging lessons, assessing pupils' learning and progress and recording and reporting on pupil progress as required. Lessons will be taught in a primary school with KS1/2 students, and you will develop and maintain an effective relationship with the school and participate in training. You will line manage when needed and carry out peer observations. You will maintain good order among pupils with particular regard to their health and safety of the children.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
What you'll need to succeed:
You are an experienced, committed and effective teacher, able to engage and enthuse children at primary age and to communicate effectively at all levels. You can plan and teach whole class instrumental and curriculum music to whole classes, and have an understanding of the National Curriculum and the assessment requirements for schools. You are well organised and professional in presentation, and can be flexible to accommodate the needs of the Music Service and schools.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Additional Information:
The full job profile is attached below.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Emily Rennicks, Business Manager, portsmouthmusichub@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
A commitment to our values:
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Application process:
How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
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Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.
We look forward to speaking with you soon. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.