Primary Music Teacher - KSNAS AY 26/27

Primary Music Teacher

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is seeking a passionate and motivated Music Teacher to teach across Key Stages 1 and 2. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will develop and grow with the department, to help to shape practices and ensure that music becomes a leading area of school life.

The department is superbly resourced with a wide variety of instruments and a broad peripatetic music programme, as well as purpose built classrooms to encourage and display students’ creativity.

You will join and be supported by a successful and highly creative Head of Department who is determined to make Music a leading light within the school community.

Kings’ is part of the John Hattie Visible Learning programme. This focuses on how to best enhance student achievement, linking closely to our mission statement of “The best by every child.” All teachers receive excellent and highly desirable professional development which informs our approach as a professional body.

Requirements:

• Holds a Bachelor degree relevant to the teaching subject

• Holds a qualified teacher status (QTS) and/or a PGCE

• An outstanding teacher, with experience of teaching Primary

• Able to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record/ability to deliver results

• Experienced in running music clubs, assemblies and productions is essential

• A commitment to the well being and pastoral care of all students within their care

• Able and willing to make a broader contribution to school life

• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic and able to deliver results

• The ability to motivate, enthuse and engage with children and adults

• A demonstrable commitment to a robust culture of high expectations and quality care

• Excellent professional knowledge and understanding developed in an established educational context

• Assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform progress in teaching and learning

• Ability to manage change and work under pressure of changing circumstances

• An exceptional, collaborative, inspirational practitioner with proven ability to build positive working relationships with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders

How to apply:  Candidates are to apply directly through TES.

The closing date for applications is 14th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will take up their position in August 2026.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes:

• verification of qualifications, and passport;

• obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and a previous employer);

• providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last ten years from all countries that the applicant has resided in;

• Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background).

Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

To learn more, visit our website: https://kings-edu.com/nadalsheba/