Music Cover Teacher - Surrey

Sing Education Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Club day pay £160/day

Winter bonus scheme £25 daily bonus (s

Job summary

Sing Education Limited in the UK is seeking musicians to deliver our singing-led, whole-class music lessons from Nursery to Year 6. You will cover lessons in partner schools, lead assemblies and choirs, and follow provided lesson plans. Availability Mon-Fri during term time and an Enhanced DBS are essential.

We offer comprehensive team training and induction to help you integrate with Sing Education’s ethos and deliver engaging, confident performances for pupils.

Qualifications

• Degree in music or a related field (e.g., musical theatre or music education).
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willing to undertake).
• Availability: term-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30–16:30.
• Experience delivering singing-led lessons or leading choirs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver singing-led, whole-class music lessons from Nursery to Year 6.
• Conduct singing assemblies and lead choirs and clubs.
• Follow cover lesson plans and complete handovers to admin.
• Participate in team training and induction sessions.
• Engage with partner schools professionally.

Skills

Singing

Music classroom delivery

Team collaboration

Education

Music degree (or related field like musical theatre or music education)

Job description

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.