Music Cover Teacher - New Romney

Sing Education; New Romney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Club day £160 per assignment

Winter bonus £25

Job summary

Sing Education invites passionate musicians to join its team as cover teachers for primary schools across the region. You will deliver a singing-led, whole-class music curriculum from Nursery to Year 6, using pre-prepared lesson plans.

You may also lead singing assemblies, choirs, and clubs with support from our resources and training. Availability is for short-term and long-term cover, Monday–Friday during term time, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Degree in music or a related field is required.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required or willing to undergo.
• Availability for term-time cover, Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:30.
• Able to deliver singing-led, whole-class music lessons to primary ages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver singing-led music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 using provided plans.
• Conduct singing assemblies, lead choirs and clubs.
• Hand over to admin after each cover day and participate in induction.
• Build confidence, creativity and joy in students through music.

Skills

Singing

Music theory

Classroom management

Performance

Education

Music degree

DBS clearance

Job description

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.