Music Specialist Classroom Cover Supervisor

Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a part-time music educator to deliver high-quality music education. This role requires experience with musical instruments and a music-related qualification, along with excellent teaching and behaviour management skills. The position involves teaching during term time only, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Commit to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Deliver lessons following the school’s music curriculum.
• Manage pupils' behaviour during lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and innovative music education.
• Respond to questions from pupils about process and procedures.
• Complete assessment records to inform pupil progress.

Skills

Music education passion

Experience playing a musical instrument

Music related qualification

Teaching experience

Behaviour management skills

Energy and motivation

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Music Diploma or Degree

Job description

Employer: Mellor Community Primary School, Leicester City Council

Location: Leicester

Contract Type: Part-Time Fixed‑Term

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Closing Date: 20th November 2025 at 13:00

Contract: Part‑time, 18 hours per week, working three full days (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday), term time only with 1 extra Inset Training Day (05/01/26), pay grade 5 point 11‑14

The Successful Candidates Will

• Have a passion for delivering high quality and innovative music education.
• Experience in playing a musical instrument and the ability to read music.
• Have a music related qualification (i.e. Music Diploma, Instrumental grade, Music degree. This is a desirable requisite.)
• Experience teaching class sized groups.
• Commit to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Commit to inclusion and success for all pupils.
• Have relevant qualifications including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Have energy, motivation and a good sense of humour.
• Deliver lessons following the school’s music curriculum.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.
• Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedures.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assessment records to inform class teachers or pupil progress and engagement during music lessons.
• Report, as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of pupils during the class and on any problems arising.

How to Apply

At Mellor Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants undertaking early and/or later year’s childcare (or management of childcare) will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

As well as the above we will ask you for:

• Proof of identity and qualifications
• Evidence you can adhere to our Child Protection Policy

Closing Date

20th November 2025 at 13:00

Interviews

26th November 2025

About The Provider

Mellor Community Primary School

We are a large, vibrant, inclusive school who are proud of our close community links and extended school provision.