East Sussex County Council
Music Teacher (Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery)
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Hours of work: 26 per week (0.8 fte)
Working pattern:
Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term:
Up to one year
Closing date:
7th October 2026 3pm
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ
Phone: 01273 584212
Email: recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school community. They understand the school’s values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility. Pupils demonstrate these through their exceptional behaviour, conduct and attitudes to learning.” Ofsted June 2024
"Learning for Life"
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Headteacher: Claire Westcott
Maternity Leave - Music Teacher required
START DATE: January 2027
SALARY: MPS1 – UPS3
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated specialist music teacher to join us at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery to cover a maternity leave. You will be teaching music across the school, from Nursery to Year 6, including our SEND Specialist Facility, every week.
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The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher with a passion for making our music curriculum engaging and meaningful
- have high expectations of behaviour and learning
- have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team
We can offer you:
- children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- a strong, supportive and committed staff team
- a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development
- a designated music room for teaching lessons across the week
Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
For visits and application information please contact the school office: telephone 01273 584212 or email recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk or visit the school website www.meridianschool.co.uk.
Interviews: Week beginning 12th October
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
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If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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