Head of Music

Summary:

Head of Music required at a thriving comprehensive school in North East London.

About the School:

A thriving, ethnically diverse, successful comprehensive secondary school with a strong commitment to kindness, inclusion, respect, and excellence. It serves a local community and achieves outstanding student outcomes year after year.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Head of Music to lead and inspire a dynamic department that delivers a broad and diverse curriculum across all key stages. This role offers the opportunity to shape a successful department and make a meaningful impact on student achievement and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Music department, ensuring a high-quality curriculum and teaching standards.
• Deliver excellent student outcomes at both GCSE and A Level through innovative and inspirational teaching.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement across all ability ranges.
• Support and mentor a team of dedicated and experienced music teachers.
• Promote the school’s ethos of kindness, inclusion, respect, and excellence within the department.
• Ensure the department maintains strong links with the local community and wider music industry.
• Monitor and report on departmental performance, contributing to school-wide improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to support cross-curricular learning and enrichment opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with a strong belief in comprehensive education.
• Proven experience teaching Music at GCSE and A Level.
• Experience teaching a full age and ability range.
• Commitment to delivering excellent student outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Ability to contribute positively to the school’s distinctive ethos.

Preferred

• Experience in leading a department or team.
• Experience with curriculum innovation and development.
• Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or similar.
• Experience in staff development and training.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Tailored professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and promotion.