Teacher of Music

• Location: East Kent
• Start Date: 20th April 2026
• Salary: -32,916 to -51,048 (Dependent on experience)

Teacher of Music

Academics, Canterbury are working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in East Kent to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Music to join the team from April 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate music specialist to deliver engaging and creative Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The successful candidate will be a confident classroom practitioner who can inspire a love of music, encourage high standards of performance and contribute to the wider life of the school.

The school is seeking a committed teacher who is able to plan and deliver high-quality lessons, support student progress effectively and contribute to extracurricular music opportunities such as ensembles, choirs, or performances.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
• Experience teaching in England or Wales essential
• Strong subject knowledge in Music
• Ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities
• Commitment to contributing to wider school life

This role offers the chance to join a supportive department within a school that values creativity, participation and high expectations.

Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.