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Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover)

Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA)

Kensington, London, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Head of Department (and Director of Performing & Creative Arts)

Application Deadline:  Thursday 1st October 2026

Start date: November 2026 ideally, but can be discussed at interview

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: MPS / UPS (Inner London)

The Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a creative and ambitious Music Department, set within a school that celebrates and prioritises the arts. The role is a fixed term maternity cover contract as a Teacher of Music, teaching students across a spread of ages and attainment levels. Music plays an important role in the life of KAA, both within the curriculum and through our wider co-curricular programme.

Our Music curriculum is designed to develop students’ musical knowledge, creativity and confidence, combining practical music-making with strong theoretical understanding. Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to develop their talents through performances, clubs and other musical activities across the academy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher who can bring energy and creativity to the department, while maintaining high expectations for all students. At KAA, both internal and external CPD is prioritised at every experience level. Whether you are an experienced Music teacher or earlier in your career, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and community-focused school.

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Kensington, London, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-09-18

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Opportunity and Market

Kensington, London, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-18.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-18.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-18.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-18; retrieved 2026-09-18.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-18; retrieved 2026-09-18.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-18; retrieved 2026-09-18.