DescriptionEmployerLocation
Music Specialist Classroom Cover Supervisor
Part Time 18 hours per week.
Working three full days (Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday)
Term time only with 1 extra Inset Training Day (05/01/26)
Leicester City Council pay grade 5 point 11-14
(Actual annual pro rata salary range £12007- £13024 for 3 days a week)
Start Date: 05th January 2026 till 31st August 2026
We are a GOOD school - Ofsted 2023
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Music Instructor to deliver engaging Curriculum Music lessons from Nursery to Year 6 to cover class PPA. This role offers full support, appropriate CPD, and lesson plans/ resources are provided.
The successful candidates will:
Have a passion for delivering high quality and innovative music education.
•Experience in playing a musical instrument and the ability to read music.
•Have a music related qualification (i.e. Music Diploma, Instrumental grade, Music degree. This is a desirable requisite.)
•Experience teaching class sized groups.
•Commit to high standards of teaching and learning.
•Commit to inclusion and success for all pupils.
•Have relevant qualifications including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
•Have excellent behaviour management skills.
•Have energy, motivation and a good sense of humour.
•Deliver lessons following the school’s music curriculum.
•Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.
•Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedures.
•Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
•Complete assessment records to inform class teachers or pupil progress and engagement during music lessons.
•Report, as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of pupils during the class and on any problems arising.
At Mellor Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants undertaking early and or later year’s childcare (or management of childcare) will be required to declare that they are not disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
As well as the above we will ask you for:
•Proof of identity and qualifications
•Evidence you can adhere to our Child Protection Policy
We welcome and encourage you to book a tour of our school. Please contact the school office to arrange this. Application can only be made via E-Teach.
Closing date:20th November 2025 at 1pm
Interviews: 26th November 2025
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.