Music Teacher – Moor Allerton Preparatory School

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented music teacher to join our vibrant and nurturing school community at Moor Allerton Preparatory School. Could that be you?

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire a love of music across the school, helping pupils to develop confidence, creativity, performance skills, and musical appreciation in a supportive and engaging learning environment.


About Moor Allerton Preparatory School

At Moor Allerton, our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child. We believe that school should be a fun, exciting place where children can learn in a secure environment, and we encourage them to take risks by trying out new ways of learning.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Position

Contract Type: Part Time 0.40 FTE, Permanent

Salary: Based on experience 

Start Date: Sep 2026

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring Music lessons, encouraging pupils to develop musical confidence, creativity, and technical ability across a range of musical disciplines.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging music lessons.
  • Inspire creativity, musical expression, and technical skills in our students.
  • Teach music theory, performance, and appreciation.
  • Lead extracurricular music activities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall music curriculum.
  • Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
  • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of every pupil.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Hold a relevant degree in Music or a related subject.
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Have previous experience teaching Music within a school setting.
  • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for Music education.
  • Is flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
  • Has a strong commitment to continued personal development.

Why Moor Allerton?

    • Competitive remuneration package.
    • Company pension scheme.
    • Company sick pay.
    • Life assurance (3x annual salary).
    • Free lunch provided.
    • Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward.
    • Wellbeing and wellness programme.
    • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
    • Small class sizes and supportive teaching environment.
    • Collaborative, friendly, and supportive school community.
    • Access to excellent facilities and resources

If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire a love of music and support pupils as they develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills, we would be delighted to receive your application.

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If you feel like this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to [email protected] along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to Moor Allerton.

Moor Allerton Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.