Head of Music

TES FE News; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is seeking a Head of Music to lead the music department and implement an ambitious curriculum. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £32,916 to £51,048 plus TLR2B £5,861. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher status and a strong background in music education. The successful applicant will collaborate across schools to enhance music provision.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

TPS career average pension scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional classroom practitioner with experience in music education.
• Ability to lead and develop music curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the music department and contribute to curriculum implementation.
• Ensure high-quality music provision across the school.
• Collaborate within the Cranmer Education Trust to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership in music education

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher status

Job description

Overview

Head of Music
Payscale Qualified Teacher Main/Upper Scale
£32,916 to £51,048 according to salary assessment and TLR2B £5,861
Full time - permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional classroom practitioner to lead our music department and support the implementation of an ambitious music curriculum for all. You will ensure the provision for music across the school is at an optimum.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit the Cranmer Education Trust careers site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the music department and contribute to the implementation of an ambitious music curriculum for all students.
• Ensure high-quality music provision across the school.
• Collaborate within the Cranmer Education Trust to develop and share best practice in music education.

We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• TPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Further Information

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the Cranmer Education Trust – Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 26th September 2025
Interviews: week commencing 29th September 2025
Start Date: January 2026

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.