At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through engaging online music lessons and support their creative journey.
- Company: Join EDClass, a leading online education provider dedicated to innovative learning.
- Benefits: Earn £30 per hour with flexible hours and the option for additional paid opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on student success and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while teaching music from the comfort of home.
- Qualifications: Must have QTS and at least 3 years of teaching experience in Music.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 33 £ per hour.
Remote and Online Music Teacher (KS3 and GCSE delivery only)
Salary: £30 per hour
Hours: Flexible, 8–25 hours per week (Term-time only, Monday–Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm, focused on core peak delivery hours)
Location: Remote / Work from Home – Must be resident and based in the UK with QTS gained in the UK.
Contract: Direct contract with EDClass for Part-time / Hourly (Commitment to the full academic year preferred)
Start Date: ASAP
About EDClass
EDClass is an accredited online education provider by the Department for Education (DfE), delivering high-quality, innovative alternative provision across the UK. We work extensively with schools, multi-academy trusts, and local authorities to provide personalised learning pathways for students accessing Section 19 provision, Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), medical needs support, and school inclusion programs.
At EDClass, we put safeguarding students at the heart of everything we do. Every lesson, interaction, and platform protocol is built to ensure a secure, transparent, and supportive learning environment for every young person. We believe in fostering an engaging and compassionate learning environment that empowers learners to reach their full potential.
The Role
As an Online Music Teacher at EDClass, you will deliver structured, inspiring, and high-impact sessions across Key Stage 3 and GCSE Music (covering listening/appraising, composing, and understanding musical elements across exam boards such as Edexcel, AQA, and OCR/Eduqas).
Key Responsibilities
- Live Interactive Teaching: Deliver 1-hour timetabled lessons across EDLive, targeted intervention in EDTeach, and responsive breakout room coaching in EDClass Plus.
- Curriculum and Exam Preparation: Deliver high-quality instruction across KS3 Music and GCSE Music specifications, preparing students thoroughly for the listening and appraising examination papers as well as coursework composition requirements.
- Digital Learning and Content: Assist learners as they navigate e-learning pathways, digital audio workstations (DAWs), virtual instruments, notation software, and interactive listening exercises; plan and record engaging explanations and listening breakdowns for our digital library.
- Assessment and Feedback: Provide regular, constructive feedback (both verbally and written) and mark student work accurately to track academic progression against exam board rubrics.
- Inclusive Pedagogy: Apply calm, encouraging, and supportive approaches to engage vulnerable, disaffected, or anxious learners, using music to build engagement and confidence.
- Safeguarding and Reporting: Uphold rigorous safeguarding standards at all times, monitoring student wellbeing and providing detailed feedback to partner schools regarding attendance, engagement, and behaviour.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Location: Must be currently resident and based in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
- Qualifications: Must hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS, or secondary PGCE in Music).
- Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful secondary classroom or alternative provision teaching experience in Music.
- Subject Knowledge: Strong command of the KS3 Music curriculum and KS4 GCSE Music specifications across major exam boards (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Eduqas), including areas of study, musical elements, dictation, and composition techniques.
- Digital Literacy: Confident ICT skills with the ability to manage virtual classroom features (breakout rooms, chat, audio, digital whiteboards, sharing audio interfaces/software) and keep pupils engaged online.
- Inclusive Practice: Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable, disengaged, or SEND/SEMH learners using supportive, patient, and adaptive teaching strategies.
- Safeguarding Commitment: Uncompromising commitment to child protection, pupil safety, and statutory guidance.
- Reliability: Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a commitment to maintaining timetable continuity for learners throughout the academic year.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience delivering live online Music lessons or remote music mentoring in small groups or one-to-one.
- Experience utilising cloud-based music tools.
- Understanding of the DfE Online Education Accreditation Scheme standards.
Music Teacher (KS3 and GCSE delivery only) employer: EDClass
EDClass is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about safeguarding and customer support. Located in a dynamic educational environment, employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to a meaningful mission of enhancing learner safety and compliance. With a focus on teamwork and open communication, EDClass fosters an inclusive atmosphere where every team member's contributions are valued.
