Kent Music

Who we are

Kent Music is a music education charity and the Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. The organisation is driven by a core belief that music changes lives.

We work closely with schools, colleges, cultural organisations, and other partners to ensure that learners of all ages, especially children and young people, across Kent and Medway have access to high-quality music education both in and out of school.

From instrumental and vocal lessons to ensembles, choirs, and holiday courses to strategic partnerships, we champion creativity, empower young people to progress and excel, open doors, and foster inclusivity and accessibility.

Informed by the National Plan for Music Education, our vision is to enable all children and young people to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and have the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talents, including professionally.

Our culture and values

Our core values were created collaboratively with staff, students, parents, carers, teachers, trustees and schools. They are guiding principles that shape our culture, behaviour, and decision-making. They provide a framework for day-to-day actions as well as our wider direction and outcomes.

·       Creativity – we champion creativity, nurture imagination and spark inspiration

·       Achievement – we empower people to progress and excel

·       Inclusion – we open doors, fostering inclusivity and accessibility

·       Awareness – we recognise the impact of our actions and make ethical and informed choices

·       Joy – we encourage fun, seeking enjoyment and opportunities for celebration

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Kent Music we recognise the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to promoting diversity, dignity and inclusion through fair access to services and employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups of the community.

Kent Music is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible, from application to offer and beyond.

To address barriers, we will consider reasonable adjustments and access require.ments throughout the application and interview process. Please alert us about anything we can do to make your application and interview process as accessible as possible.

To find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website: https://www.kent-music.com/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/