Guitar Teacher - Ashford, Swale, Folkestone and Hythe
Kent Music Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
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!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Guitar Teacher to join our teaching team. You will have the opportunity to teach in a range of settings, including one to one and small group sessions, as well as whole class guitar and ukulele teaching in local schools and Music Centres across Ashford, Swale, Folkestone and Hythe.
You will play an important part in developing guitar and ukulele provision in the area, supporting learners at all stages of their musical journey. We are looking for an adaptable, engaging practitioner with strong musicianship and a passion for inspiring confident, creative players.
- Job Title: Teacher - Guitar
- Location: Ashford, Swale, Folkestone and Hythe
- Contract: Permanent from September 2026
- Salaried Teaching Hours: 379.5 per year (approx. 11.5 per week)
- Fraction: 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties
- Salary: £27,233.04 to £33,154.79 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 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), upskilling and CPD opportunities.
- 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.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Guitar Teacher - Ashford, Swale, Folkestone and Hythe
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026
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Location:
South East
How to Apply
The full job description and application form are available on our website.
Please return your completed application form to [email protected] by no later than 9am on Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews are provisionally planned for 20th April to 1st May 2026.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Kent Music
Kent Music is a music education charity and the Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. The organisation is driven by a core belief that music changes lives.