Music Teacher

Music Teacher

• Starting Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026.
• Interview dates: 9th , 10th or 13th February 2026.
• Salary: MPS 1 to 6 (£32,916 to £45,352) + Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) (or prorated if part time).
• Location: Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent.

Do you believe in the right of all children to play, create, and experience music?

Do you believe in the power of music to transform children's lives?

Do you want to be a part of a new way of teaching and a courageous team developing the UK's first secure school?

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a practicing musician or music leader/teacher to join the team in contributing to and delivering an outstanding curriculum at the UK's first secure school. We recognise the power of music to transform young lives, build confidence, raise aspirations, and support the development of personal skills. We anticipate that music will be an integral route to connecting with our children as well as to upskilling them for life beyond the justice system in the music industry and/or beyond. Whether you are a qualified music teacher, a passionate performer, or a music tutor, we are looking for people who want to make a difference to the lives of children in custody. If you are a skilled and passionate musician and would like to invest in children, we would love to hear from you.

Whilst the role is advertised as full time, we know that what is most important for our children is having the opportunity to work with people who are keen to invest in them and who are practicing, skilled musicians - and that they may not be available for a full-time role. We are keen to consider flexible working requests including part time working. When considering any such requests we would review this against our operating requirements. If you would be interested in exploring whether we could potentially accommodate your desired flexible working pattern or not, please state this in the additional sheet within the application form providing as much detail as possible or get in touch. Our full-time working patterns are Monday to Friday at 35 hours per week.

Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a truly restorative environment, that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. As a founding teacher, you will play a key role in designing and delivering a music curriculum that provides nurturing, therapeutic and educational community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children in our care. Come and develop your career within an organisation dedicated to transforming lives.