Guitar Teacher Swale and Hythe

£27,233.04 – £33,154.79
pro rata, per annum
Part Time
Permanent
Ashford, Swale,
Folkestone & Hythe

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!

Kent Music is 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 locals schools and Music Centres across Ashford, Swale, Folkestone and Hythe. This role offers a balanced mix of individual tuition and whole-class delivery, supporting learners at all stages of their musical journey.

You will play an important part in developing both guitar and ukulele provision in the area, helping young musicians build strong foundations, develop their performance skills, and enjoy making music together. 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 hours per year (approx. 11.5hours per week)
• Fraction
  : 0.4 FTE inclusive of working hours for other duties
• 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) 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.

Please return your completed application form and equality & diversity monitoring form to by no later than 9am on Friday 20th March 2026
.

Interviews are provisionally planned for 20th April to 1st May 2026.

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  or call and select option 1.