Secondary
Graduate Music Assistant & Cover Supervisor Full Time Placement
Supervisor – Secondary School – Hounslow
Are you a passionate and musically talented graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a thriving secondary school?
Do you aspire to work in education or pursue a career in teaching?
We are working on behalf of an Outstanding secondary school in Hounslow to recruit a Graduate Music Assistant & Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate with a background in Music, Performing Arts or a related field who is eager to gain hands-on school-based experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Role Overview:
- Position: Graduate Music Assistant & Cover Supervisor
- Location: Hounslow, West London
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract: Full-time, term-time only
- Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience)
- Agency vacancy: Posted on behalf of an Outstanding secondary school
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Music Department in lessons, rehearsals, and extracurricular activities
- Provide one-to-one or small group support for students in music classes
- Cover lessons across various subjects when required, following the school’s curriculum plans
- Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment
- Assist in organising school concerts, performances and music events
- Support students in developing their musical abilities and creativity
Requirements:
- A degree in Music or a related subject (or strong musical background)
- Enthusiasm for education and working with young people
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students and staff
- Previous experience working with young people or in schools (desirable but not essential)
Why join this school?
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
- Exceptional support and mentoring for graduates
- Access to teacher training pathways
- Warm, inclusive, and high-achieving environment
- Excellent facilities, especially within the Creative Arts
If you’re a motivated graduate ready to inspire the next generation and kick-start a career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.