Music Specialist

Job introduction

The Role
We’re seeking a passionate Music Specialist to join our vibrant team and inspire learners through dynamic, culturally inclusive music education. You will play a key role in designing and delivering engaging music programs that reflect a wide range of musical traditions and lived experiences.

We would welcome HLTAs, apprenticeships, ECTs, experienced teachers or anyone with a true passion for music to apply.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant qualification or background related to education or music. This could include formal qualifications such as HLTA status, apprenticeships, an education or music-related degree, or qualified teacher status. We also value equivalent experience gained through community music leadership, youth work, informal or family-based teaching, creative industry work, or other non-traditional routes into music and education.
• Can demonstrate their experience in or openness to teaching music from a wide range of cultural traditions, including African, Caribbean, South Asian, Latin American, Indigenous, and Middle Eastern music.
• Has experience working with or within global majority communities, in schools, community music projects, faith groups, youth clubs, or informal educational settings.
• Is committed to continual learning and contributing to an anti-racist, equity-driven work environment.

What We Offer

• A supportive, creative workplace where your voice is valued.
• Ongoing professional development with a focus on inclusive and anti-racist practice.
• Opportunities to collaborate.
• A clear commitment to workforce diversity, including mentorship for BRM applicants and progression pathways

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

For further information, please contact the school office at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: 01273 916618. E-mail: admin@westdene.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 10th September 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 afternoon

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: admin@westdene.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Website: https://westdeneprimary.co.uk/brighton-hove/primary/westdene

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce
At Westdene Primary School and Nursery, we are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. We believe music is a universal language that should be accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a creative, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our continued commitment to equity and representation, we actively encourage applications from Black, racially minoritised, and other underrepresented groups in the music and education sectors.

Brighton and Hove is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from the Global Majority (BRM).

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and How we create a fair and inclusive workplace.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.