Teacher of Music

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

41 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (FTE) A recruitment allowance of £2,000 will be paid to direct applicants

Teacher of Music job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking a well‑qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from 1 September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach up to KS5 in our all‑ability mixed academy, which benefits from excellent facilities, resources and a supportive working environment.

We welcome applications from both early career teachers looking to begin their induction and experienced colleagues wishing to further develop their practice. The successful candidate will be committed to inspiring our students and contributing positively to our vibrant school community.

Safeguarding the welfare of our students is central to everything we do, and all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Staff well‑being is a key priority at Knole Academy, and our team enjoys a range of benefits including access to staff well-being resources, free gym membership, a well‑maintained working environment and a strong commitment to work‑life balance.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Why work for Aletheia Academies Trust? Some of our Trust benefits include:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests

For more information, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Knole Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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