Head of Bexley Music — Hybrid Leadership in Education

Teaching Vacancies; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

London South East Academies Trust is seeking a Head of Bexley Music to lead strategic vision, operational management and high-quality music education across the borough. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with schools, cultural organisations and funders, and active advocacy for music education.

The post holder will be the primary spokesperson for Bexley Music and will oversee partnerships, performance opportunities and inclusion across our trust and regional music hub networks.

Qualifications

• Passionate about high-quality music education for all children and young people.
• An experienced leader with a strong background in music education.
• Committed to raising standards and widening participation in music.
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with schools, partners, and colleagues.
• Equipped with strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A resilient and innovative professional who enjoys working collaboratively to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and operational management of Bexley Music.
• Deliver high-quality inclusive music education for all children and young people across the borough.
• Foster partnerships with schools and cultural organisations, funders and local communities.
• Represent Bexley Music within the SE London Music Hub and SEMLH collaborations.
• Attend concerts, tours and events as required to promote and advocate for music education.

Skills

Leadership

Music education

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

London South East Academies Trust is seeking a Head of Bexley Music to lead strategic vision, operational management and high-quality music education across the borough. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with schools, cultural organisations and funders, and active advocacy for music education.

The post holder will be the primary spokesperson for Bexley Music and will oversee partnerships, performance opportunities and inclusion across our trust and regional music hub networks.