Regional Cover Music Teacher

iRock School of Music; London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative music education company is seeking a Regional Cover & Band Coach Support Lead to provide lesson cover across Greater London. The ideal candidate is a passionate music educator with strong teaching skills and the ability to mentor. This full-time role includes extensive travel and performance support. The company offers competitive salary and benefits including travel allowances and discounts.

Benefits

Fuel card

Car allowance

Health & wellbeing program

Discounts on musical equipment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach at least two instruments: drums, keyboard, guitar, or vocals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to personal vehicle are essential.
• Experience in mentoring or developing peers in any setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for absent band coaches across the region.
• Deliver engaging rock and pop music lessons.
• Support band coaches with lesson delivery and live events.

Skills

Teaching multiple instruments

Strong communication skills

Mentoring abilities

Confidence in delivering sessions

Organisational abilities

Education

Minimum 1 academic year as an iRock Band Coach or similar

Job description

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Position Title: Regional Cover & Band Coach Support Lead

Location: Field-based – extensive travel across Greater London and wider UK, with overnight stays
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £31,000 to £35,000 per year + fuel card + car allowance + overnight expenses
Holiday: 11 weeks paid school holidays per year, plus bank holidays

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable music educator to take on a dynamic field-based role, providing regional lesson cover across the region, this is cover first role with some in-field coaching with a team of band coaches supporting the Area Manager. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys travel, and is excited by the opportunity to support and uplift a network of primary school music programmes.

Why Join iRock School of Music?

Founded in 2016, iRock is an award-winning music education company delivering rock and pop band lessons in primary schools across the UK. From humble beginnings in a garden shed, we now teach thousands of children each week, building their confidence and teamwork through fun, creative learning.

At iRock, we live by our values, Fun, Inspiring, Supportive, and Honest and we're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel empowered, connected, and proud of the work they do.

What You'll Be Doing

Field Support & Delivery

• Provide comprehensive cover for absent band coaches, ensuring continuity of experience and quality for children, this will include cross regional cover
• Ensure lessons are delivered in line with our minimum quota across the region providing lesson cover in line with SLA's and expectations
• Deliver engaging rock and pop music lessons in a band setting to primary-aged children across various schools
• Support band coaches in lesson delivery and live events such as concerts and showcases
• Work closely with the operations team to assist in scheduling and delivering rescheduled sessions
• Contribute to logistics including management of musical equipment and distribution of marketing materials
• Maintain all admin responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Coach Development & Regional Support

• Support the Band Coach Performance Manager provide in-field coaching and mentoring to a team of up to 12 band coaches in your area
• Support the Band Coach Performance Manager in championing the Band Coach performance cycle and the iRock curriculum.
• Support the Band Coach Performance Manager carry out regular lesson observations, offer feedback, and deliver model sessions when needed.
• Inspire and motivate coaches to uphold iRock's mission, values, and high standards of delivery.
• Assist the Band Coach Performance Manager with operational insights, field reports, and suggestions for process improvement.
• Help drive student engagement and retention across your region.
• Build strong relationships with schools and act as a trusted point of contact when needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and completion of all necessary administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 academic year as an iRock Band Coach or similar
• Proven ability to teach at least two instruments from: drums, keyboard, guitar, vocals
• Strong communication, mentoring, and organisational abilities
• Confidence in delivering high-energy sessions independently and supporting others to do the same
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight when required
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for music education
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
• Proven ability to inspire, support, and motivate team members to perform at their best
• Confident delivering feedback and coaching in a way that is constructive and empowering
• Experience mentoring or developing peers, ideally in a music or education setting
• Comfortable holding others accountable to high standards while maintaining a supportive tone
• Able to lead by example demonstrating professionalism, energy, and a commitment to iRock's values
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage positively with team members and school stakeholders
• Organised and self-motivated, capable of managing a regional workload alongside team support responsibilities.
• Fuel card, car allowance, and travel expenses covered (including some weekend stays)
• Access to a health & wellbeing programme, including virtual GP and support with treatment costs
• Discounts on musical equipment and everyday purchases
• Incredible company culture with staff socials, annual conference, and team rewards
• Recognition and annual bonus schemes

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.