Peripatetic Music Teacher (Flute)

Start date: September 2026

Closing date of applications: Thursday 21st May 2026

Interviews will be held on: Monday 1st June 2026

Job Description

Main purpose of job

To undertake an appropriate programme of music tuition in line with the instrument requirements of the school.

Duties and responsibilities

1. To use the MISST programme to plan and teach well-structured and effective lessons using the Kodály method across the age range and ability.
2. To work under the direction of the Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts and the Line Manager for the MISST programme.
3. To keep records of attendance.
4. Further the Helping Children Achieve (previously Every Child Matters) initiative and promote a cohesive community.
5. Refer issues/difficulties to the Line Manager in the first instance.

Behaviour and Safety

1. Care for, repair and distribute resources and equipment.
2. Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of all children you are responsible for or come into contact with including reporting any child protection issues or concerns to the school’s Child Protection Officer.

Professional Development

1. Attend school meetings and school and MiSST training as appropriate.
2. Keep abreast of current legislation and developments relating to your area and attend INSET where appropriate within the Schools Improvement Plan and with regard to the school’s Investors in People programme.
3. Liaise as appropriate with other professional institutions or individuals outside the school.
4. Participate in appropriate working parties as the need arises.

Other

1. Implement all and follow all school and LA policies and procedures, including giving due regard to the Local Authorities Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. Be a positive role model.
3. Have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality
4. Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the headteacher

Salary 

To be discussed at interview, in line with Musicians’ Union rates.

Supporting documents

• Job Advert
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form

How to apply

Please email your application to: recruitment@islipmanorhigh.org.uk 

Equal opportunities

We are committed to building a staff team that reflects our diverse community. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Arab, Asian, Black Caribbean, Black African and Traveller of Irish Heritage backgrounds. A blind shortlisting process is used.