Salary | Hours | Contract | Location |
£26,388.60 – £32,126.73 pro rata, per annum | Part Time | Permanent | Ashford |

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
Kent Music is seeking a dynamic woodwind teacher to join our team, from October 2025. You’ll enjoy diverse teaching opportunities across a range of settings on our team. Your role will encompass whole class instrumental tuition, ensemble leading, small groups, and individual tuition. Based primarily in the Ashford area, you’ll teach in multiple schools and at the Ashford Music Centre on Wednesday evenings. There is also potential for expansion into surrounding areas. This position promises a fulfilling opportunity to nurture and develop young musicians.
About the role
- Job Title: Teacher – Woodwind
- Location: Ashford area
- Contract: Permanent
- Salaried Teaching Hours: 11.5 teaching hours per week
- Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties
- Salary: £26,388.60 to £32,126.73 pro rata, per annum
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
Please return your completed application form and equality & diversity monitoring form to recruitment@kent-music.com.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications will be collated and shortlisted on a weekly basis, and we encourage you to submit your application early to ensure consideration for this exciting opportunity.
Please Note: CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at recruitment@kent-music.com
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 call 01622 691212 and select option 1.