Head of Music

Boscocet; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution is seeking a Head of Music to lead and develop the Music department. This full-time position offers a salary range from £32,916 to £51,048, plus an additional TLR of £8,611. The ideal candidate will inspire students and contribute to the school's Catholic ethos. Responsibilities include enhancing teaching standards and fostering student engagement. The role begins in September 2026, with applications due by 3 February 2026.

Benefits

Dedicated professional development

Health and well-being support

Reduced gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Specialist in Music teaching, up to KS5.
• Passionate and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to inspire and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Music department's growth and development.
• Lead Music teaching aligned with school standards.
• Collaborate to maintain high student achievement.

Skills

Music teaching

Student engagement

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Overview

St Paul’s is an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with a total of 1160 students on roll, including 230 students in the Sixth form. The College has a strong ethos and is a vibrant Christian community. We are committed to ensuring we never accept second best for the students in our care and aim to give them a full educational experience that supports their academic, personal, and faith development. St Paul’s was ranked among the top 15 non-selective comprehensives by The Times and Sunday Times in December 2023, and has been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in the last two inspections. The College moved to our current site in 2004 on the outskirts of Burgess Hill with strong travel links from Brighton and London. We ask that candidates fill in the full CES application, which you can download from Eteach. In submitting your application, you will be part of a happy, supportive, and highly successful team.

Note: The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with KCSIE, the Trust may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. References will be requested if you are shortlisted for an interview. This description includes the role of Head of Music and related terms as used by the employer.

Role

Head of Music. Salary: MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) with an additional TLR 2C (£8,611). Job type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent. Start date: September 2026. Apply by: 3 February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Join and contribute to an outstanding Music department to thrive and develop at St Paul’s Catholic College.
• Lead and develop Music teaching and learning in line with school standards and Catholic ethos.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and wider school to maintain high standards of student achievement and personal development.
• Support school-wide aims for technology-enhanced learning and curriculum development.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Ideally, you will be: a subject specialist looking forward to teaching up to KS5; a passionate and committed teacher keen to contribute and continuously improve; able to inspire and engage students and care for them as individuals; a creative, innovative professional who serves as a role model; willing to contribute to the wider life of the school; someone with energy, commitment, and a sense of humour.
• A person with great energy, commitment, and a sense of humour; a hunger to learn and develop as a teacher or leader; able to work as part of a vibrant Catholic faith community.

We Offer

• Dedicated professional learning and development every week.
• Amazing students willing to learn and pride in being part of our school community.
• A school graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and Catholic School Inspection since 2007, most recently in 2023, with a strong track record of continuous improvement.
• Results consistently placing the school in the top 10% nationally at A-level and GCSE.
• Benefits including health and well-being support, reduced gym membership, cycle-to-work, and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Care for you and your family, supporting important moments in life, from weddings to nativity plays.

Safeguarding and Application

Bosco Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with KCSIE, the Trust may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. References will be requested if you are shortlisted for an interview. Applications should be submitted via the CES application form (download from Eteach).