Music Cover Teacher - York

Sing Education; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in music education is seeking passionate musicians to inspire the next generation. In this role, you will deliver engaging music lessons and lead choirs, fostering a love for music among students. With a commitment to child safety and a supportive training environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in schools. The position offers competitive daily rates and a winter bonus scheme, making it a rewarding opportunity for those dedicated to music education. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your musical talents, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Winter bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive training and induction

Qualifications

• University graduate with a degree in music or related field required.
• Strong vocal skills and confidence to lead lessons and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 using provided lesson plans.
• Conduct singing assemblies and lead choirs and clubs.

Skills

Strong vocal skills

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons

Basic keyboard proficiency

Understanding of the National Curriculum for music

Proficient with ICT and online systems

Education

University graduate with a degree in music or related field

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Unlock Your Potential: At Sing Education, we're not just looking for musicians; we're in search of inspiration. If you're a passionate musician with a degree in music or a related field, such as musical theatre or music education, and you're eager to share the transformative power of music with the next generation, you might just be the perfect fit for our team.

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.

Benefits

Standard Day: £140 per cover day (8.30am - 3.30pm)

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.

Qualifications

University graduate with a degree in music or a related field

Skills and Knowledge

1. Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies
2. Excellent command of spoken and written English
3. Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons
4. Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use
5. Understanding of the National Curriculum for music
6. Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite

Experience

Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction
Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role

Personal Attributes

1. Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils
2. Strong classroom management and disciplinary skills
3. Ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams
4. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
5. Possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music
6. Highly organised with excellent communication skills
7. Commitment to personal and professional development