Instrumental Teachers

£26,388.60 - £32,126.73 pro rata, per year

Are you a passionate educator with a diverse musical background? Do you thrive on nurturing growth and inspiring young musicians? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Various schools and Kent Music Centres across Kent

Closing Date: 4th February 2025 at 09:00

Piano Teacher – Ashford & Maidstone Areas

An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated peripatetic piano teacher to work in Ashford and Maidstone. The role involves delivering whole class tuition, leading ensembles, and providing small group and individual lessons. You must be available on Wednesday evenings and during school hours on Fridays in Ashford, including teaching at the Ashford Music Centre. Additional evening teaching opportunities are also available in Maidstone at the Maidstone Music Centre. This is a rewarding role for a teacher passionate about developing young musicians.

• Job Title: Instrumental Teacher – Piano
• Location: Ashford and Maidstone areas
• Contract: Permanent
• Salaried Teaching Hours: 11.5 teaching hours per week
• Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties

Brass Teacher – Ashford & Tunbridge Wells Areas

Join our dynamic team as a peripatetic brass teacher, delivering engaging music lessons across Ashford and Tunbridge Wells. This role involves whole class instrumental tuition, ensemble leadership, small group sessions, and individual lessons. Availability on Wednesdays in Ashford is essential, and previous experience in whole class teaching is desirable. This position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop young brass musicians in a variety of educational settings.

• Job Title: Instrumental Teacher – Brass
• Location: Ashford and Tunbridge Wells areas
• Contract: Permanent
• Salaried Teaching Hours: 11.5 teaching hours per week
• Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties

Music Technology Teacher – Medway Area

We are looking for an enthusiastic peripatetic music technology teacher to join our expanding team on a fixed-term contract from April 2025 to July 2026, with the possibility of extension. The role involves teaching iPad music to large groups of up to 15 students, inspiring creativity and musical exploration. You must be available to teach on Saturday mornings at the Medway Towns Music Centre (MTMC), with additional teaching days negotiable. This is an excellent opportunity to lead innovative music technology education and inspire the next generation of musicians.

• Job Title: Instrumental Teacher – Music Technology
• Location: Medway
• Contract: Fixed term from April 2025 to July 2026 with possibility to extend
• Salaried Teaching Hours: 11.5 teaching hours per week
• Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties

Piano Teacher – Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge & Malling Areas

We are seeking a passionate peripatetic piano teacher to join our vibrant music team. The role includes whole class tuition, small group work, ensemble leading, and individual lessons. Availability on Tuesday and Friday afternoons is required, with additional hours available depending on your availability. Whole class teaching experience is helpful but not essential. Teaching will take place across schools in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, and Tonbridge & Malling, offering a fulfilling opportunity to nurture young pianists.

• Job Title: Instrumental Teacher – Piano
• Location: Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling areas
• Contract: Permanent
• Salaried Teaching Hours: 11.5 teaching hours per week
• Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties

Why Teach With Us?

• Work collaboratively with our team to build your lessons and create timetables that suit your lifestyle and allow for personal and professional growth.
• Travel expenses covered for work-related travel.
• We assist in helping you establish and maintain positive relationships with schools and other music education partners.
• Our team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and development through regular PDRs (Personal Development Reviews) and upskilling and CPD opportunities, including training in safeguarding, pedagogy, and skill sharing.
• Access peer-to-peer support from lead teachers within our collaborative environment.
• Take advantage of discounted music lessons for yourself and your family members.
• Enjoy stability in your role.

How to Apply

If you’re keen to make your mark on music education in Kent, we’d love to hear from you!

Kent Music is a music education charity and the Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. At Kent Music we believe in the power of music to inspire and transform lives.