Head of Department Music

Teaching Personnel; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a passionate Head of Department for Music at a distinguished Secondary School in Hertfordshire. This part-time permanent role offers the chance to lead an inspiring music curriculum, manage a committed team, and enrich student experiences through music. The school emphasizes creativity and success, providing a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Outstanding CPD opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Competitive payment package

Flexibility in contract arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced educator in music.
• Proven track record of success in a teaching role.
• Passionate about music education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the music curriculum and department.
• Manage a team of staff and oversee extra-curricular programmes.
• Foster a love of music within the school community.

Skills

Leadership

Music Education

Curriculum Development

Team Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a Head of Department for Music for a Secondary School in Hertfordshire!

Head of Department - Music
Location: Rickmansworth Area
Contract Type: Part-Time, 0.8 FTE, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS including Fringe plus TLR 2c
Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Music to lead a vibrant and ambitious department. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and skilled educator to shape and develop the delivery of Music across all key stages while playing a strategic leadership role within the school community.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for leading and continuously developing a dynamic and inclusive music curriculum that inspires creativity and enables students to reach their full potential. You will manage a committed team of staff and oversee a diverse extra-curricular programme, including ensembles, performances, and musical events, fostering a strong love of music throughout the school.

If you are passionate about music education, have a proven track record of success, and want to make a meaningful contribution in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you. There may also be an opportunity to apply for priority admission for your child due to a demonstrable skill shortage in this post.

About the Music Department:

The department is highly regarded, with dedicated teaching rooms, extra-curricular spaces, and practice facilities. Approximately 10% of the student intake is selected for musical aptitude, underscoring the school's strong emphasis on music education.

The team consists of two full-time teachers, supported by visiting peripatetic staff and a dedicated Performing Arts technician. The department is housed in a purpose-built music block, which is well-resourced and recently renovated.

Facilities include two large classrooms equipped with extensive keyboard and percussion instruments, interactive whiteboards, a computer suite featuring Sibelius notation software, and a fully-equipped recording studio. The department also boasts a wide range of instruments, including drum kits, electric and upright pianos, a Steinway Grand piano, a full Samba set, West African Djembes, and more, providing a rich and diverse learning environment.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth
• A school culture where exemplary student behaviour fosters effective learning
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with teamwork at its core
• Access to highly skilled staff dedicated to making a positive difference
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme ensuring staff feel valued and supported

This is an outstanding, highly sought-after 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. The school offers a nurturing and dynamic environment for ambitious young people, with a strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level that enables the majority of students to progress to their first-choice universities.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn't the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in educ