Music Cover Teacher - Darlington
Posted 4 hours 7 minutes ago by Sing Education
Darlington, United Kingdom Posted on 03/05/2026
Sing Education is a leading provider of high-quality music education in schools, dedicated to inspiring students through engaging and inclusive music programs. We recruit, train, and support passionate music teachers who bring creativity and a love of learning to the classroom. Our team's mission is to make music accessible to all, fostering each student's musical potential and confidence. Join us and be part of a dynamic organization that values professional growth, a positive impact on education, and a supportive teaching community.
Unlock Your Potential with Sing Education
At Sing Education, we're not just recruiting musicians - we're looking for inspiring role models. If you're a passionate musician with a degree in music (or a related field like musical theatre or music education) and you're excited to share the power of music with the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and turn your talent into impact - sparking confidence, creativity and joy in young people through music every day.
What Sets Us Apart: Sing Education stands at the forefront ofmusic education. We're committed to sourcing and training thefinest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teachingresources. Our mission is to inspire every child with the joy andtransformative power of music, creating collective harmony both inand beyond the classroom.
Availability: We're looking for musicians who can offertheir time and talent for short-term and long-term coverassignments, Monday-Friday, during term time, from 8.30 am to 4.30pm. Flexibility to accept assignments on short notice (informed by7.30 am or the afternoon before, wherever possible) and to pre-bookcover dates is essential.
Certification: All applicants must possess or be willing toundergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, facilitated by Sing Education,to ensure our commitment to child safety and trust.
The Teaching: You'll deliver our signature singing-led,whole-class curriculum music lessons from Nursery to Year 6,utilising cover lesson plans provided by Sing Education. Your rolealso includes conducting singing assemblies and leading choirs andclubs, with plans provided for seamless execution.
Communication & Collaboration: A successful cover dayconcludes with a brief handover to the Sing Education admin team.Professional and clear communication is vital, as you'll berepresenting Sing Education within our partner schools. Moreover,your journey begins with engaging in our comprehensive team trainingand induction sessions, including online and in-person training, tofully integrate into the Sing Education ethos.
Club Day: £160 per day for any assignment that includes abefore or after-school club (starting at 7:30am OR finishing at 4:30pm)
Winter Bonus Scheme: To acknowledge the challenges oflast-minute assignments during the colder months, a £25 bonus isadded to your daily rate for same-day shifts accepted duringNovember to February.