Head of College (Post-16 Music Education)

SoundSkool; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SoundSkool is seeking a Head of College to lead its post-16 music education programme. The successful candidate will drive the college's mission of providing exceptional educational experiences for young musicians, ensuring both strategic leadership and operational excellence in a vibrant learning environment. The role offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time arrangements while promoting wellbeing, creativity, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Creative and supportive work environment

Small class sizes

Opportunity to impact young lives

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in educational settings.
• Experience in managing teams, curriculum development, and student engagement.
• Commitment to fostering a creative and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational management of the college.
• Ensure high standards of pastoral support for students.
• Work closely with the CEO and educational consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Inclusivity

Education

Experience in educational leadership

Relevant qualifications in music education or management

Job description

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Head of College (Post-16 Music Education), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 9b347fbed27e

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Posted: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

Job Description:

Head of College (Post-16 Music Education)

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced educational leader to take on the role of Head of College at our small, vibrant, post-16 music industry college in London. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic, operational and pastoral success of the provision. The Head of College will work closely with the CEO, our educational consultants, and the wider team to maintain and grow an inclusive, creative and high-performing environment for 16- to 18-year-olds.

Location: Islington, London

Permanent. Open to full-time (5 days) OR part-time (3 or 4 days) arrangements, pro rata.

Working Weeks: 46 working weeks per year (40 weeks term-time plus 6 additional weeks for leadership responsibilities including planning, enrolment, curriculum development and training)

Start Date: Ideally August 2025 (with flexibility for the right candidate)

Application Deadline: 30th June

Interview Date: End of June, start of July 2025

We are open to applications from candidates seeking either a full-time position or a part-time role (3 or 4 days per week). The salary will be prorated accordingly.

Why Work at SoundSkool?

• Join an organisation with 17 years of grassroots history and a reputation for meaningful relationships with students
• Lead a non-traditional college where wellbeing, inclusion, music and creativity are at the heart of everything we do
• A close-knit, student-centred environment with small class sizes
• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real impact
• Work with a passionate and committed team in a highly creative setting
• Play a key role in guiding the next phase of SoundSkool’s journey as we grow and evolve

About SoundSkool

‘Changing Young People’s Lives Through Music…’

I am excited to share a unique opportunity to work in a creative and vibrant educational environment. The role of ‘Head of College’ would provide the right candidate with the opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of young musicians, artists and producers. As Founder and CEO, I wanted to personally introduce you to SoundSkool. Established in 2008 as a community music provider, we have grown into a specialist post-16 music industry college and community with a vibrant, exciting and creative learning environment. With only 60 full-time music students, SoundSkool is a not-for-profit training provider focused on giving all students a personalised, holistic, enjoyable and professional music education experience.

In 2021 we entered into a creative delivery partnership with SoapBox, a small charity who share our vision and mission of providing accessible creative education and enrichment to young people from across London. This partnership enabled us to move into a small new creative hub in Old Street and expand to another of their sites in Holborn. We are an accredited Rock School London (RSL) centre and we deliver Level 2 and Level 3 creative music qualifications. Our partnership will allow us to further develop our curriculum offering and our student cohort. Students can complete pathways in music performance/business or music production/business. Students who have not achieved grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths also take these GCSEs or Functional Skills alongside their music courses.

We are proud of our community foundations and ethos, and of our music industry connections and partnerships, which extend beyond the classroom and studios of our creative hubs. These include use of external facilities, masterclasses, and a host of industry and community music outreach programmes and activities.

We have a dedicated team of tutors and practitioners who are all creative education specialists and industry professionals, with invaluable experience and expertise. We are excited to receive applications from like-minded, dynamic individuals who can share their skills, knowledge and experience to ensure our next cohort’s success.

How To Apply

To apply, please send:

• A copy of your CV
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• The names and contact details of two referees (one must be your most recent employer)

If you have any access needs or require the information in an alternative format, please contact us. Interviews will be held at the end of June and early July 2025 (exact date TBC). Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Person specification and job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

SoundSkool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.