Music Teacher

About the School - Charterhouse Square

Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3-11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5-minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

At Charterhouse Square School we believe a happy and stimulating learning environment is fundamental to academic success. Students achieve exceptional academic results at 11+ from a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy but with ample time also dedicated to physical education and the arts.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced   Music Teacher  to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

As a Music Teacher at our school, you will deliver engaging, high-quality music lessons across a range of age groups, inspiring a love of music through creative teaching and dynamic classroom practice. You will lead and support choirs, ensembles, and school performances, playing a key role in concerts and productions. Working closely with colleagues, you will use assessment effectively to support pupil progress and ensure lessons are appropriately challenging. This role also includes active involvement in the wider life of the school, including parent communications, school events, and maintaining a strong safeguarding ethos.

This is a part-time, 0.6 FTE permanent role with a September 2025 start date.

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Who we are looking for:

You are an inspiring and skilled musician, confident in the classroom and passionate about music education. With strong organisational skills and experience leading choirs or ensembles, you are ready to contribute to the musical life of a busy, vibrant school. You are a confident pianist, capable of accompanying performances, and you bring creativity, professionalism, and warmth to your teaching. You understand the importance of communication with parents and colleagues, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. Most importantly, you are committed to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and nurturing a positive, inclusive learning experience for every child you teach.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time 
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Monday 9th June 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.