Music jobs in Essington

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate MUSIC TEACHER.

Do you want to inspire and motivate the next generation of musicians?

Do you have a knowledge and love of Music?

Do you have a degree or background in Music?

Have you had experience teaching or assisting in EYFS to Year 8 classes (4 – 13 year old children)?

Are you a dynamic and dedicated Music Teacher or subject specialist looking for an opportunity to inspire primary school-age students in Music?

If so then we have a position that is for you!

Please note that Qualified and Unqualified teachers are welcome to apply for this role.

Job description

PPA Cover Ltd is seeking talented Music Teachers to join our team. The role involves representing our company in primary schools and delivering engaging lessons that help students progress through our up-to-date lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Music Teacher in one of our wonderful Primary schools in the Kidderminster area, near Wolverhampton (DY11). This role will include leading classroom teaching and delivering our scheme of work. We will provide all access to the detailed pre-planned lessons termly to the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with SEND, including adapting approaches to meet individual learning, behavioural, communication and emotional needs. A commitment to inclusive education and achieving positive outcomes for all learners is essential.

The wage for this position is £19.25 per teaching hour excluding lunchtimes.

This role is for work during school term on the following days and times from September 2026:

Monday : Full days 9.00am -3.15pm

Friday : Full days 9.00am -3.15pm

Responsibilities

• Teaching classes across various year groups during teachers' PPA time
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities effectively
• Maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
• Providing support and guidance to students as needed
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching and learning experiences.
• Assisting with pupil assessment where required

The ideal candidate will have

• QTS, but not essential!
• Valid Right to work in the U.K. and reside in the U.K.
• Previous experience teaching ideally within the U.K. either in Classroom settings, groups or 1:1

· Knowledge of the primary curriculum

· A passion for teaching, bringing energy and passion to the classroom, inspiring students to learn and grow.

· The ability to deliver engaging and innovative lessons that captivate students' interest and foster a love for learning.

· A degree in Music or be a native speaker.

• Strong classroom/behaviour management skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Capabilities of forming strong and lasting connections with students and colleagues while making positive contributions to the school community.
• Valid enhanced DBS Certification (This can be gained through PPA Cover Ltd if required)
• Confidence in their teaching ability.

Why work with Us?

• No lesson planning. We provide you with everything you need to teach.
• Only teach the subject you love, Music!
• Not day-to-day supply but secure and consistent hours on the days you want to work.
• All staff are assigned a mentor to help ease new staff into their new role in school and provide support throughout your assignment with PPA Cover Ltd.
• Competitive hourly rates of pay, that are paid monthly through the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension and National Insurance contributions (where applicable).
• Online training courses.

We encourage candidates who are seeking stability and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners to apply. Please click apply if you are interested in this position.

PPA Cover Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers following DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All candidates must be able to provide a complete working history and any employment breaks must be explained. Candidates must be able to provide professional references along with successfully passing all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Overseas Police checks will be required where applicable for successful applicants. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with PPA Cover Ltd to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks then your application may have been unsuccessful.

PPA Cover Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. PPA Cover Ltd and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that this is a term time only role and annual leave is not permitted to be taken during the working weeks of this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19.25 per hour

Work Location: In person