Music Specialist Teacher - Lytchett Matravers Primary School

Posted on 02 February 2026
Applications close on 06 March 2026

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All Locations:

Dorset

Salary Details:

Unqualified Teacher (UN1 – UN6) £11,300 to £17,629 per annum (actual); £22,601 to £35,259 pa FTE

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

Teaching

Employer:

Not Specified

Job Working Pattern:

Part time

Closing time of advert

Midday

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About the role

Lytchett Matravers Primary School are seeking to appoint a Music Specialist Teacher. This role is primarily a classroom-based, teaching music to a range of classes within the school. We are looking to recruit an applicant with a proven track record of excellence in assisting pupils to reach their full potential within music. Music Teachers who can demonstrate outstanding teaching and curriculum development, excellent pupil outcomes and highly effective extra-curricular involvement are welcome to apply. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, we are very proud of the extensive resources, music teaching spaces and facilities at LMPS.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

Is ambitious and committed to professional development
Is committed to setting and delivering high standards, ensuring that every child receives the best music education possible, reaching their potential
Has a love of teaching and learning music for all and is enthusiastic about the education of all children, across every area of the curriculum
Has a sense of humour, works well with others and is a good team player
Is creative and can embrace change
Is committed to taking part in the wider community of the school, showcasing music and pupil successes
Can build and maintain professional and positive working relationships with a diverse school community

What we offer you:

An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
Flexible working approach, where possible
Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
Eligible for a Blue Light card

Further Information

Application Procedure:

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mr Vernon, Headteacher by emailing [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found at Job vacancies | Careers | Hamwic Education Trust | Multi-academy Trust and return to [email protected]

CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form.

Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET.

All HET employees are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our pupils.

About Us

Lytchett Matravers Primary School (LMPS) is a two-form entry school situated in a thriving rural village location in Dorset and has been at the heart of the community for many years serving a diverse catchment of families. We have a beautiful building and extensive grounds, high quality resources and a positive rights respecting ethos. Our vision is for all members of the school community to 'Thrive Together', where there are expectations of excellence, where individuals are valued, achievements are celebrated and where children are happy, confident and secure. We genuinely value the contribution of every member of our dedicated, talented and supportive team and are keen to welcome other like-minded individuals who believe in keeping the children at the heart of everything they do.

LMPS is in the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset.

About Hamwic Education Trust:

HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future.

We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust.

As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects.

HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available.

HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.

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