Head of music

The De Montfort School; Evesham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The De Montfort School in England is seeking an inspirational Head of Music to lead and develop music across the school. The role combines leadership of teaching and learning with the ambition to raise achievement, raise the profile of music and create opportunities for students to perform and grow.

You will hold an honours degree and a DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status, bring energy, vision and a commitment to professional development, and contribute to a vibrant curriculum from January

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement.
• Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate.
• Willingness to get involved in the department’s extra-curricular offer.
• Commitment to professional development and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning, drive achievement and attainment.
• Champion music within and beyond the classroom.
• Develop an ambitious and engaging curriculum for music.
• Oversee and contribute to extra-curricular music activities.

Skills

Commitment to improving student

Enthusiasm to inspire

Extra-curricular involvement

Professional development

Education

Honours degree

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are seeking an inspirational andambitious head of music to lead and develop music at our school. This is anexciting opportunity for a talented and creative teacher who is passionateabout bringing music to life, inspiring students and building a vibrant musicalculture across the school. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and vision to therole, combining excellent classroom practice with the drive to develop anambitious and engaging curriculum. We are looking for someone who believes inthe power of music to unlock potential, build confidence and provideopportunities for students of all abilities to discover and develop theirtalents.

As head of music, you will lead teachingand learning, drive achievement and attainment, and champion music both withinand beyond the classroom. You will play a key role in raising the profile ofmusic across the school, creating opportunities for students to perform,participate and thrive.

Our successful candidate will have thefollowing experience, skillset and qualifications:

• Commitmentto improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasmto inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
• Awillingness to get involved in the department’s extra-curricular offer
• Commitment to professionaldevelopment and continual improvement
• Honours degree
• DfE recognised QualifiedTeacher Status

The post is full-time and permanent from1 January 2027 reporting to a member of SLT.