Music Specialist Classroom Cover Supervisor

Music Mark; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant community school in Leicester is seeking a Music Specialist Classroom Cover Supervisor. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging music lessons for pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Applicants should have a passion for music education and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in English and Maths. This part-time position offers £12,007 - £13,024 annually and requires commitment to inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching class sized groups.
• Commit to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Deliver lessons following the school’s music curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Manage the behaviour of pupils during lessons.
• Complete assessment records for class teachers.
• Respond to questions from pupils about processes.

Skills

Passion for music education

Experience in playing an instrument

Excellent behaviour management skills

Ability to read music

Commitment to inclusion

Energy and motivation

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Music related qualification (e.g., Music Diploma, Music degree)

Job description

Music Specialist Classroom Cover Supervisor

£12,007 - £13,024 per year for 3 days per week

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Music Instructor to deliver engaging Curriculum Music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 to cover class PPA. This role offers full support, appropriate CPD, and lesson plans/ resources are provided.

Employer

Mellor Community Primary School, Leicester City Council

Location

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 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

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