Graduate Associate Teacher

Step Into Teaching are working with a secondary school in Coventry who are seeking a passionate music graduate to start in January 2027.

If you are music graduate, ideally someone who is looking to start a career in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to spend a year in the classroom working as a Music Coach to gain invaluable classroom experience.

The opportunity

• Music Graduate Associate Teacher
• Secondary school, Coventry, West Midlands
• Full-time role, Monday - Friday (8:30-4:30)
• January 2027 start
• £550 - £575 Per week
• Chance to gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training

The successful graduate must

• A degree in Music, Music Production, Music Business, or a related field.
• Passion for music with a keen understanding of the music industry.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in music software (e.g., Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools) and digital audio workstations (DAWs).
• Knowledge of music theory, composition, and performance.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience or interest in music marketing, events, and social media is a plus.
• A portfolio of your work (e.g., music compositions, productions, or performances) is highly desirable but not required.

Key responsibilities for your role

• Working across Key Stage 3/4 alongside the class teacher to offer support to children in Music
• Leading sessions outside of the classroom with children both 1-1 and small groups
• Planning and resourcing intervention sessions
• Working alongside other professionals to assess children
• Supporting children pastorally to enable them to feel safe and secure both at school and at home.

If you would like to support students in Music and gain more classroom experience, then this is the role for you.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.