| Salary | Hours | Contract | Location |
| £28,050.03 – £34,149.43 per annum, pro rata | Part Time | Permanent | Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone |
Are you a passionate educator?
Do you have a diverse musical background? Do you thrive on nurturing growth and inspiring young musicians?
If so, we’d love you to join our team!
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and engaging Guitar Teacher to join our team, delivering high-quality music education across Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing cohort of learners, helping to meet strong demand for guitar tuition across the area while inspiring children and young people to develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment of music.
About the role
- Location: Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone
- 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 hours per week)
- Salary: £28,050.03 to £34,149.43 per annum, pro rata
This role includes
- Teaching guitar in schools across Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone.
- Whole-class ukulele teaching and guitar and band development programmes.
- Working with learners from beginner to advanced levels.
- Helping to meet growing demand for guitar tuition across the area.
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. 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.
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.
- We help you establish and maintain positive relationships with schools and other music education partners.
- Our team supports 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
Please return your completed application form and equality & diversity monitoring form to recruitment@kent-music.com by no later than 9am on Friday 13th November 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place between late November and early December 2026
Safer Recruitment Statement
Kent Music is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, a relevant DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please note all applicants must complete an application form. A CV will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at recruitment@kent-music.com
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Kent Music is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any information in an alternative format, need assistance with the application process, or have any accessibility requirements, please let us know by emailing recruitment@kent-music.com or calling 01622 691212 and selecting option 1.
