Music Teacher in Darlington, DL1

Darlington, DL1, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/25/2025

• City Darlington, DL1
• State/Province North Yorkshire
• Country United Kingdom

About Us

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.

Job Description

Unlock Your Potential: To Sing Education, we\’re not just looking for musicians; we\’re in search of inspiration. If you\’re a passionate musician with a degree in music or a related field, such as musical theatre or music education, and you\’re eager to share the transformative power of music with the next generation, you might just be the perfect fit for our team.

What Sets Us Apart: Sing Education stands at the forefront of music education. We\’re committed to sourcing and training the finest music teachers and developing cutting-edge teaching resources. Our mission is to inspire every child with the joy and transformative power of music, creating collective harmony both in and beyond the classroom.

• Weekly teaching, full school day – 8.45am-3.30/4.30pm, term time
• Permanent placement in a Sing Education primary school/s
• Teaching from 1 to 5 days per week
• Singing-led curricular whole-class music lessons – Nursery to Year 6 following Sing Education teaching resources
• Choirs, lunchtime and after school clubs

Requirements

Qualifications

University graduate with a degree in music or a related field

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong vocal skills with the confidence to lead lessons and assemblies
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Capability to conduct whole-class music lessons
• Basic keyboard proficiency for classroom use
• Understanding of the National Curriculum for music
• Proficient with ICT and able to use online systems such as G Suite

Experience

• Experience in classroom teaching or one-on-one instruction
• Previous work with children or young people in a teaching or leadership role

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about inspiring a love for music in pupils
• Strong classroom management and disciplinary skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both Sing Education and school teams
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Possesses a sense of humour and can generate enthusiasm for music
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Compensation

• Full-time Salary PA: £22,379 – £29,288 (for 5 days per week), based on a 5-point progressive pay scale.
• Staff progress up the pay scale with each 12 months of service following a successful managerial supervision meeting. Initial pay is dependent on classroom music experience and weekly hours + pension.
• 7‑40 hours per week — 38 weeks per year + paid training.