VIAT Deputy Director of Music - Full-time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F38-5-L
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:Leadership Scale 7 - 10
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/03/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Deputy Director of Music to join our thriving music department within our academy trust.  This is a new and exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher of music to support the strategic leadership and continued development of a vibrant and ambitious music provision.

Working closely with the VIAT Director of Music, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, developing the music curriculum, and leading a rich programme of extra-curricular music.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about inspiring young people through music and who is committed to encouraging participation and excellence across all key stages.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong subject knowledge in music;
• Passionate about music education and committed to high standards of teaching and learning;
• Experienced in leading or supporting ensembles, choirs or musical productions;
• Able to support the development of music provision across the VIAT Trust – both at primary and secondary level;
• A collaborative team player with strong organisational and communication skills.

In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a dynamic and growing academy trust.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@viat.org.uk

An Application Form can be found on our Trust website at:  https://www.viat.org.uk/612/careers-and-current-vacancies

Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged), and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found in the policy section on our website

Information about the trust

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and four secondary schools:

VIAT Primary Schools

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough.

VIAT Secondary Schools

Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School, The Lenham School and the School of Science and Technology Maidstone. Invicta Grammar School and Valley Park School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Human Resources - VIAT Business Centre
• Address:Huntsman Lane,
  Maidstone,
  Kent,
  ME14 5DS
• Telephone: 03033030000 Option 5
• Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

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Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification