Head of music

Teaching Vacancies; Evesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pensions Scheme

Automatic pay progression for main/UP/

7 training days per year

Paid special leave provisions

Pre-planned teaching resources

Salary sacrifice cycle to work

Recommend a Friend scheme

Eye test vouchers / flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and lifestyle

Job summary

Four Stones Gateway Trust is seeking a passionate Head of Music to lead, develop and inspire the music program across the school. The role combines strong classroom practice with strategic curriculum development and opportunities for students to perform and thrive.

The successful candidate will lead teaching and learning in music, raise attainment, and raise the profile of music beyond the classroom. The role is full-time and permanent from 1 January 2027, reporting to SLT.

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.
• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning in music across the school.
• Drive achievement and attainment in music and champion its profile.
• Develop an ambitious and engaging music curriculum and opportunities to perform.

Skills

Commitment to improving student learn

Inspiring students

Extra-curricular leadership

Professional development

Education

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious head of music to lead and develop music at our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative teacher who is passionate about bringing music to life, inspiring students and building a vibrant musical culture across the school. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and vision to the role, combining excellent classroom practice with the drive to develop an ambitious and engaging curriculum. We are looking for someone who believes in the power of music to unlock potential, build confidence and provide opportunities for students of all abilities to discover and develop their talents.

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

Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
• A willingness to get involved in the department’s extra-curricular offer
• Commitment to professional development and continual improvement
• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

The post is full-time and permanent from 1 January 2027 reporting to a member of SLT.

What the school offers its staff

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme
• Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges
• 7 training days calendared with a view to alleviate pressure at key times in the year, with a training day in December dedicated to marking mock exams
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
• Access to a bank of pre-planned teaching resources. You need to intellectually prepare for lessons rather than plan from scratch.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

About Us:

At TDMS we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best. We have been finalists in Worcestershire’s ‘Secondary School of the Year’ Award for the last two years.

We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment.

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

• Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach
• A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported.
• A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Four Stones Gateway Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.