Curriculum Leader of Music- Tarleton Academy

Satis Education Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Preston seeks a Curriculum Leader of Music to shape and enhance the Music curriculum. The role focuses on developing students into confident performers and composers while fostering creativity and appreciation for music across the school. Candidates should have a strong teaching background in Music and the ability to inspire both staff and students. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary within the Teacher Pay Range and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellence in teaching Music.
• Experience in curriculum design and team leadership.
• Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences through music.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an inclusive Music curriculum.
• Inspire and mentor the talented music team.
• Foster a culture of creativity and appreciation for music.
• Champion co-curricular opportunities such as choirs and school productions.
• Celebrate the school community through events.

Skills

Teaching Music

Curriculum Design

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Curriculum Leader of Music

Tarleton Academy

Endeavour Learning Trust

Role: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Teacher Pay Range 1-9 (£32,916 - £51,048 TLR 2.1 £3,527)

Location: Lancashire

Start date: April 2026 (a potential September start for the right candidate)

Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 29th January 2026

Are you a passionate and dynamic music practitioner ready to lead and inspire? Do you have the vision, expertise and creativity to guide a department and bring the joy of music to life for our students? If so, Tarleton Academy would love to hear from you.

We are part of Endeavour Learning Trust, a growing, well-established, highly respected and thriving Trust in the North West, currently spanning South Ribble, West Lancashire and North Sefton.

At Tarleton Academy, our vision of "Igniting Excellence and Empowering Individuality" is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of high aspiration, where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential and every staff member is supported to excel in their role.

We take immense pride in the significant progress we have made since our new leadership team established itself in 2024 and we remain dedicated to delivering the very best for every student. At the same time, we are unwavering in our commitment to achieving excellence in a way that prioritises the wellbeing of both our staff and students. Our ambition is to thrive – individually and collectively – within our classrooms, staffrooms, schools, and across the Trust as a whole.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our dedicated team and drive the continued success of Music. This is an exciting opportunity to shape students’ musical skills, creativity, and appreciation of music, ensuring they become confident performers, composers, and listeners who thrive in a diverse and global society.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an engaging, ambitious, and inclusive Music curriculum.
• Inspire, support, and mentor our talented team to achieve excellence.
• Foster a culture of creativity, performance, and appreciation for all genres of music across the school.
• Champion co-curricular opportunities such as choirs, ensembles, and school productions.
• Play a key role in celebrating our vibrant school community through events such as Fun Fridays.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of excellence in teaching Music.
• Experience in curriculum design and team leadership.
• The ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• A passion for creating joyful, memorable experiences through music both in and beyond the classroom.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional to make a real difference and play a key role in shaping the future of Music at our school.

To find out more about how to apply and register your interest for the role, please visit www.joinendeavour.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Jenna Everett on 07593 583 047 or email [e-mail]

Safeguarding

Endeavour Learning Trust and Satis Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.