Violin Teacher


Company:	Kent Music
Salary:	£28,050.03 to £34,149.43 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kent
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

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!

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and engaging Violin Teacher to join our team, delivering high-quality music education across Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone and Medway. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing cohort of learners, including taking on established whole-class instrumental teaching programmes and supporting children and young people to develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment of music.

• Location: Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone and Medway

• Start Date: Early 2027 following completion of pre-employment checks

• Contract: Part Time, 0.4 Full Time Equivalent, Permanent

• Hours: 504 directed hours per year, including 379.5 teaching hours (approx. 11.5 per week)

• Salary: £28,050.03 to £34,149.43 per annum, pro rata

This Role Includes:

• Teaching violin in schools across Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone.

• 1-1 and small-group teaching at the Medway Towns Music Centre on a Saturday morning.

• Delivering established whole-class instrumental teaching programmes.

• A combination of whole-class, small-group and 1-1 tuition.

• Potential opportunities to teach at Maidstone and Gravesham Music Centres.

• Working with learners from beginner to advanced levels.

• Supporting progression from classroom music-making into continued instrumental learning.

Essential requirements

We welcome applications from teachers with a range of professional backgrounds, including those working in schools, music services, higher education, community settings and freelance practice. Experience of whole-class instrumental teaching is desirable but not essential. If you are an experienced instrumental teacher looking to develop your skills in whole-class delivery, training, mentoring and ongoing professional development will be provided to support you in the role. As part of Kent Music's salaried teaching team, you will benefit from paid time for planning, administration, meetings and professional development, alongside opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a vibrant musical community.

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