Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Sevenoakes

Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Sevenoakes

Department: Band Leaders

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kent

Compensation: £27,000 - £32,000 / year

Salary: £27,000 per annum with potential to progress up to £32,000 per annum. Company Bonus Scheme: £1,500 per annum based on performance & company performance. OTE earnings for year 1: £28,500. Full‑time, permanent role. No teaching experience required – full training provided.

Transport: UK/EU Driving Licence and own transport essential. Holiday: 11+ weeks paid. Fuel contributions in addition to salary. You will teach in multiple schools across a regional area each week, centred on the advertised location.

Rocksteady Music School is the UK’s biggest employer of full-time, permanent musicians. We teach in‑school rock and pop band lessons to primary age children. Our mission is to remove barriers to music education so no child gets left behind. We have thousands of schools and over 100,000 children every week. Join us as a band leader and inspire the next generation.

• Teach groups of primary‑age children in a fun, inspiring rock and pop band format in up to 10 schools per week.
• Provide children with their first opportunity to learn instruments – drums, guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals.
• Work independently as part of a remote team of band leaders, with support from central teams.
• Be a rock and pop star role‑model, empowering children to deliver live performances at end‑of‑term concerts.
• Help children develop self‑belief, resilience and wellbeing through performing.
• Represent Rocksteady, building strong relationships with schools, teachers and parents.
• Be prepared for highly active days, spending time driving between schools and handling equipment.

• Competent on at least two of the instruments: drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals.
• Enthusiastic to learn teaching and complete our extensive training programme.
• Resilient to handle a demanding, varied schedule.
• Confident, authentic, and able to communicate well with children, teachers and parents.
• Committed to safety and wellbeing of children.
• Organised, independent worker with good time management and administration skills.
• Hold a UK/EU driving licence and own transport.

• Full‑time, salaried position.
• Monday – Friday, daytimes only.
• 11+ weeks paid holiday per year.
• Fuel contribution – 45p per business mile.
• Annual staff bonus – £1,500 per annum.
• Long‑service award: additional 4 weeks’ pay after 5 years.
• Full training in progressive teaching methodologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and free 24/7 GP service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Celebratory staff away‑days, Christmas parties and social events.
• Opportunities to work with the Rocksteady Foundation.

Your Passion. Their Future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff share this commitment.

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Rocksteady Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff, and service users regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, parental responsibilities, age, physical or mental disability, or criminal background.

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