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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Visiting Music Teacher – Cello

The Judd School

Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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The Judd School is a high performing boys’ grammar school which is enriched by a mixed sixth form. Our 2025 Ofsted Report deemed us to be Outstanding in all areas.

The Judd School has a thriving Music Department. Pupils of all abilities and interests are encouraged to engage in the extensive programme of extra-curricular activities on offer. Performance opportunities include large-scale termly concerts, solo recitals, contemporary evenings, musicals and performance competitions for students of all abilities. A skilled and dedicated team of 24 peripatetic instrumental staff deliver weekly lessons in a wide range of instruments.

Please note this position is a peripatetic role and would suit a self-employed musician. The successful candidate would not be an employee of the school.

Employment type: Part Time, Casual

Salary: £44 per hour (self-employed)

Position start date: January 2027

Closing date: Thursday 08 October 2026 at 12 Noon*

Interview date: w/c 12 October 2026

* the school reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the role, we recommend you do not delay in submitting your application. If you require a terms notice please apply early.

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

If you require any further information about the vacancy please telephone Melanie Forrester on 01732 770880.

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Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-09-24

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Opportunity and Market

Tonbridge, Kent, 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 2026-09-24.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-24.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-24.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-24; retrieved 2026-09-24.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-24; retrieved 2026-09-24.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-24; retrieved 2026-09-24.