Head of Music

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative educational institution in Coventry as the Head of Music, where your passion for music will inspire students and enhance their learning experience. In this dynamic role, you will deliver high-quality music lessons tailored to diverse learning needs while collaborating with a dedicated team to achieve outstanding results. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the musical and educational development of students, ensuring they receive the highest standards of teaching. If you are committed to fostering a love for music and are eager to grow professionally, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Commitment to Safeguarding

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
• A BA Hons degree in Music is required for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging music lessons across various abilities.
• Collaborate with the music faculty to enhance student achievement.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Music Curriculum Knowledge

Differentiated Learning Strategies

Commitment to Professional Development

Education

BA Hons degree in Music

Job description

A position has opened for a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Music to join our team. The right candidate will be passionate about Music and can provide a quality educational experience for all our students at Sidney Stringer Academy.

Job overview

You’ll have the drive and ambition to share your love of Music with our students, delivering lessons across a range of ability in line with relevant curriculum requirements whilst ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained. You’ll also be responsible for collaborating with the wider Music faculty to sustain and raise class achievement to an outstanding level.

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g., BA Hons degree in Music)
• Full understanding of curriculum requirements for Music
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Understanding of how to implement assessment methods for differentiated learning strategies

Why Sidney Stringer Academy?

Being part of our teaching team in Coventry, you’ll play a rewarding part in the educational development of our students, supported by the Music department and our wider staff team, with opportunities for professional development and guidance in your teaching career.

Sidney Stringer Academy 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.