Violin/Viola Teacher – Canterbury, Dover and Thanet

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 Strings Teacher. You will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of settings in local schools and Music Centres. This role includes a blend of individual tuition, small group teaching, whole-class instrumental delivery, and leading small ensembles.

You will play a key part in developing and expanding our string provision across Canterbury, Dover and Thanet. Your teaching will directly support and strengthen the existing strings groups at both Thanet Music Centre and Canterbury Music centre, helping young musicians progress, rehearse effectively, and enjoy making music together.

We are looking for an engaging, inspiring practitioner with strong pedagogical skills, a commitment to high-quality music education, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of string players.

• Job Title: Teacher – Violin/Viola
• Location: Canterbury, Dover and Thanet
• 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.