Music Cover Teacher - High Wycombe

Sing Education; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Club day pay £160/day

Winter bonus scheme £25 bonus (Nov-Feb

Job summary

Sing Education in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, seeks passionate musicians to join as cover teachers for Nursery to Year 6. You will deliver our signature singing-led curriculum, run assemblies, lead choirs and clubs, and use provided lesson plans.

Availability Monday to Friday during term time, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with short-notice assignments possible. Applicants should have a music degree (or related field) and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Qualifications

• Degree in music or related field (e.g., musical theatre or music education).

Responsibilities

• Deliver singing-led, whole-class curriculum music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 using provided cover lesson plans.
• Conduct singing assemblies and lead choirs and clubs with plans provided for seamless execution.
• Hand over to Sing Education admin team after each cover day.
• Participate in team training and induction sessions to integrate into the Sing Education ethos.

Education

Music degree (or related field)

Job description

High Wycombe, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/22/2026

Sing Education is a leading provider of high-quality music education in schools, dedicated to inspiring students through engaging and inclusive music programs. We recruit, train, and support passionate music teachers who bring creativity and a love of learning to the classroom. Our team’s mission is to make music accessible to all, fostering each student's musical potential and confidence. Join us and be part of a dynamic organization that values professional growth, a positive impact on education, and a supportive teaching community.

Job Description

Unlock Your Potential with Sing Education

At Sing Education, we’re not just recruiting musicians — we’re looking for inspiring role models. If you’re a passionate musician with a degree in music (or a related field like musical theatre or music education) and you’re excited to share the power of music with the next generation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and turn your talent into impact — sparking confidence, creativity and joy in young people through music every day.

What Sets Us Apart:

Sing Education stands at the forefront ofmusic education. We're committed to sourcing and training thefinest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teachingresources. Our mission is to inspire every child with the joy andtransformative power of music, creating collective harmony both inand beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Availability: We're looking for musicians who can offertheir time and talent for short-term and long-term coverassignments, Monday-Friday, during term time, from 8.30 am to 4.30pm. Flexibility to accept assignments on short notice (informed by7.30 am or the afternoon before, wherever possible) and to pre-bookcover dates is essential.

Certification: All applicants must possess or be willing toundergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, facilitated by Sing Education,to ensure our commitment to child safety and trust.

The Teaching: You'll deliver our signature singing-led,whole-class curriculum music lessons from Nursery to Year 6,utilising cover lesson plans provided by Sing Education. Your rolealso includes conducting singing assemblies and leading choirs andclubs, with plans provided for seamless execution.

Communication & Collaboration: A successful cover dayconcludes with a brief handover to the Sing Education admin team.Professional and clear communication is vital, as you'll berepresenting Sing Education within our partner schools. Moreover,your journey begins with engaging in our comprehensive team trainingand induction sessions, including online and in-person training, tofully integrate into the Sing Education ethos.

Club Day: £160 per day for any assignment that includes abefore or after-school club (starting at 7:30am OR finishing at 4:30pm)

Winter Bonus Scheme: To acknowledge the challenges oflast-minute assignments during the colder months, a £25 bonus isadded to your daily rate for same-day shifts accepted duringNovember to February.