Southfield Primary School

Bedford Park, Chiswick, London.

PRIMARY MUSIC TEACHER REQUIRED – January 2027

Inner London, Main Pay Scale, M1-M6- Full time

We asked our children what they wanted in a class teacher. They said “passionate, encouraging, kind, creative, imaginative and firm but fair”. If this sounds like you, then Southfield Primary School maybe the place for you, to begin or enhance your career further.

We are a highly popular outstanding (Ofsted May 2023), creative, dynamic and successful primary school, nestled in the beautiful Bedford Park area of Chiswick just off Turnham Green Terrace.

Situated in an impressive three floor Edwardian building with large playgrounds, two school canteens and a dedicated EYFS outdoor learning space. We have high aspirations for all our children and high academic standards and creativity oscillate side by side. We believe in our TRUE values (Trust, Respect, Unity and Empathy) and our school motto ‘Ex Corde Vita’ (Out of the Heart Springs Life) drives our mission for all children to be the best they can be.

We are looking for a Music teacher who:

• Is an excellent, skilled practitioner and can deliver learning of the highest quality

• Is positive, enthusiastic and loves to make learning happen

• Embraces CPD and shares our values and ambitious vision for the future

• Cares deeply about the children’s achievements and development

• Delivers high-quality lessons to pupils from Reception to Year 6.

• Has the capacity to deliver knowledge-rich, fast-paced lessons which allow pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of Music in every lesson. At Southfield, no time is wasted.

What we offer:

• Polite, respectful and enthusiastic children who love to learn

• A supportive and engaged parent group and wonderful Governing Body.

• A commitment to staff CPD and opportunities for development

• A cutting-edge contextualised story-based knowledge curriculum

We invite candidates to visit our website https://www.southfieldschool.org.uk to get a flavour of our school.

A tour of the school will be offered to successful candidates as part of the interview process.

Applications from enthusiastic ECTs are very warmly encouraged

How to Apply:

• Full details of the role and how to apply can be found in the Teacher Application Pack attached along with the Ealing Teaching Application Form (CV’s are not accepted).

Application deadline: Thursday 5th November 2026

• Please send completed application forms to Dr Darren Jones, Headteacher at: [email protected]

• Interview date: Thursday 12th November 2026.

As a school we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure before their appointment is confirmed.

As part of our safer recruitment process, online searches (including social media checks) will be conducted on shortlisted candidates in accordance with KCSIE guidelines

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.