Violin Teacher

Kent Music; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A music education organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Violin Teacher to join their team from October 2025. The position involves teaching in diverse settings, including classes and ensembles in local schools. The ideal candidate is passionate about nurturing young musicians and enjoys a collaborative teaching environment. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Training and CPD opportunities

Discounted music lessons for family members

Qualifications

• Passionate educator with a diverse musical background.
• Ability to teach violin; teaching viola and cello desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach in various settings including 1-1, small group, and ensemble.
• Conduct lessons at Maidstone and Gravesham Music Centres.

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!

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting a salaried violin teacher to join our team, from October 2025. You will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of settings including, 1-1, small group, whole class, and ensemble teaching in local schools and music centres across the Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone areas. The role includes teaching at the Maidstone Music Centre two evenings per week (ideally Friday evening and one other), as well as at the Gravesham Music Centre on Wednesday evenings. The ability to teach viola and cello is desirable but not essential.

• Job Title: Teacher – Violin
• Location: Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone areas
• 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 to [e-mail].

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.

The full job description and application form are available on our website.