Singing Teacher - Part-Time, Fixed Term Contract Until 8Th July 2026 - Fixed Term

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

• Ref:KCC886-6016-338S
• Posted:20/10/2025
• Pay:Competitive
• Start Date:01/01/2026
• App Close Date:15/11/2025 at 11:00
• Interviews:17/11/2025

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St Michael’s Prep School is seeking a passionate and versatile Teacher of Singing with the potential to undertake some classroom music teaching.

Essential:

As a Teacher of Singing, the ideal candidate will provide skilled instrumental tuition in singing, fostering a love of music across a range of styles. The ideal candidate will be able to motivate and inspire children, monitor progress, and offer tailored support, including examination preparation. They will also contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school, including concert rehearsals and performances.

Desirable (for classroom teaching only):

An ability to deliver engaging curriculum music lessons across the Prep School. They will also play a key role in supporting whole-school singing and supporting termly concerts and productions. Collaboration with the Director of Music and other staff is essential to ensure a rich and cohesive musical experience for all pupils.

The role demands a high level of musical proficiency (Grade 8 or diploma in primary instrument, Grade 6 piano or above), experience in teaching and directing choirs, and strong communication skills.

A commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care, and collaborative working is essential. The successful applicant will have a genuine desire to make a difference in children’s musical journey.

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school. We provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 480 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking one hundred acres of land. Our state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active, and inspiring. Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment within a welcoming team, modern and well-maintained IT infrastructure; supportive colleagues; competitive rates; small class sizes; free parking on site. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom, and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey for our pupils, and we strongly believe that to teach our children about the importance of lifelong learning, we must first model this ourselves.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, we look forward to receiving your completed application through our recruitment portal.

For further enquiries please contact the HR department at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk or telephone us on 01959 522137.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Blakiston
• Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
• Telephone: 01959 522137
• Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01959 522137

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Singing Music Teacher Person Specification
• Singing Teacher Job Description
• St. Michael's overview