Job Description

Teacher of Music - Canterbury (Secondary)

Location: Thanet

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4 (KS5 available for the right candidate)

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £170 - £260 per day (aligned with your current pay scale)

Contract: Full Time Teacher of Music - Thanet (Secondary)

Inspire the next generation through the power of music!

Academics in Canterbury are delighted to be working with a welcoming and highly regarded secondary school in Thanet that is seeking to appoint a qualified Teacher of Music for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school where Music is a thriving and well-respected subject. With strong uptake at both GCSE and A-Level, you'll have the chance to teach motivated students who are passionate about developing their musical talents.

The Role

Full-time Teacher of Music

September start

Teaching Music across Key Stages 3-5

Deliver engaging, creative, and inspiring lessons

Support students in achieving their full musical potential, both in the classroom and through extracurricular opportunitiesThe Ideal Candidate

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Music in a secondary school setting

A passion for inspiring young musicians

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Commitment to raising achievement and fostering a love of musicWhat We Offer

A supportive and welcoming school community

Excellent leadership and a collaborative department

Enthusiastic students with excellent participation at GCSE and A-Level

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing support from the experienced Academics Canterbury team throughout your placementIf you're an enthusiastic Music teacher looking for your next opportunity in a school that truly values the arts, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Academics Canterbury for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.

Teacher of Music - Full Time | September Start | Thanet