Music Teacher in Darlington, DL1

Sing Education Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative music education organization in York and North Yorkshire is looking for a passionate musician to teach music in primary schools. The role involves leading singing-led lessons and assemblies, working from 1 to 5 days per week. Candidates must hold a degree in music or a related field and possess strong vocal skills. The position offers a salary between £22,379 and £29,288, alongside benefits like a pension and health programs.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• University graduate with a degree in music or a related field.
• Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction.
• Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils.

Responsibilities

• Weekly teaching in primary schools from 1 to 5 days per week.
• Conduct singing-led curricular music lessons for Nursery to Year 6.
• Lead singing assemblies and lunchtime or after-school clubs.

Skills

Strong vocal skills

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Basic keyboard proficiency

Understanding of the National Curriculum for music

Proficient with ICT and online systems

Education

University degree in music or related field

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Weekly teaching, full school day - 8.45am-3.30 / 4.30pm, term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Teaching from 1 to 5 days per week
• Singing‑led curricular whole‑class music lessons - Nursery to Year 6 following Sing Education teaching resources
• Singing assemblies
• Choirs, lunchtime and after school clubs

Qualifications

University graduate with a degree in music or a related field

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Capability to conduct whole‑class music lessons
• Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use
• Understanding of the National Curriculum for music
• 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

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

Benefits

Compensation

• Full‑time Salary PA: £22,379 - £29,288 (for 5 days per week), based on a 5‑point progressive pay scale.
• Staff progress up the pay scale with each 12 months of service following a successful managerial supervision meeting. Initial pay is dependent on classroom music experience and weekly hours + pension.
• 7 - 40 hours per week - 38 weeks per year + paid training.
• No PGCE or QTS required.

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme