Music Cover Teacher - High Wycombe

Sing Education Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and induction

Winter bonus scheme

Job summary

Sing Education Limited in High Wycombe is seeking a Music Cover Teacher to deliver our singing-led, whole-class curriculum from Nursery to Year 6. You will conduct assemblies, lead choirs and clubs, and use pre-prepared cover lesson plans.

Role requires availability for term-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with flexibility for short-notice assignments and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). Training and induction are provided.

Qualifications

• Availability for short-term and long-term cover Monday-Friday during term time.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willing to undergo) to ensure child safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Singing

Choir leadership

Music teaching

Education

Degree in Music

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 of music education. We're committed to sourcing and training the finest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teaching resources. Our mission is to inspire every child with the joy and transformative power of music, creating collective harmony both in and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Availability: We're looking for musicians who can offer their time and talent for short-term and long-term cover assignments, Monday-Friday, during term time, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Flexibility to accept assignments on short notice (informed by 7.30 am or the afternoon before, wherever possible) and to pre-book cover dates is essential.

Certification: All applicants must possess or be willing to undergo 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 role also includes conducting singing assemblies and leading choirs and clubs, with plans provided for seamless execution.

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

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

Winter Bonus Scheme: To acknowledge the challenges of last-minute assignments during the colder months, a £25 bonus is added to your daily rate for same-day shifts accepted during November to February.

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