Head of Music

Chadwell Heath Academy; Romford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwell Heath Academy in Romford is seeking a passionate music teacher to plan and deliver engaging music lessons across key stages, covering theory, performance, composition and listening skills. You will foster confidence through singing, instrumentation and technology, and tailor tasks to meet diverse learner needs.

You will contribute to the Music curriculum, ensure alignment with the National Curriculum, and support GCSE Music preparation while maintaining high standards of behaviour and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of music theory, performance and composition.
• Experience teaching across secondary school age groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver, engaging, challenging and well-structured music lessons across the relevant key stages.
• Teach music theory, practical performance, composition and listening skills.
• Develop students’ confidence and creativity through singing, instrumental performance and music technology.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning requirements.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to promote active participation.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE Music and other relevant qualifications, where applicable.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and development of the Music curriculum.
• Ensure lessons reflect the requirements of the National Curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
• Introduce students to a broad range of musical genres, traditions and cultures.
• Encourage independent learning, critical listening and creative expression.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, discipline and classroom management.
• Create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote respect, teamwork, resilience and confidence.
• Support the school’s safeguarding equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community
• Attend departmental meetings, staff training and professional development sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievements and progress.
• Ensure musical instruments, equipment and teaching spaces are maintained appropriately.

Skills

Music theory

Singing

Instrument performance

Music technology

Differentiation

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

GCSE teaching

Education

Degree in Music

QTS or equivalent

Tools

DAW software

Recording equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Plan and deliver, engaging, challenging and well-structured music lessons across the relevant key stages.

Teach music theory, practical performance, composition and listening skills.

Develop students’ confidence and creativity through singing, instrumental performance and music technology.

Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning requirements.

Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to promote active participation.

Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.

Prepare students effectively for GCSE Music and other relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Curriculum Development

Contribute to the planning, delivery and development of the Music curriculum.

Ensure lessons reflect the requirements of the National Curriculum and relevant examination specifications.

Introduce students to a broad range of musical genres, traditions and cultures.

Encourage independent learning, critical listening and creative expression.

Behaviour and Student Support

Maintain high standards of behaviour, discipline and classroom management.

Create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Promote respect, teamwork, resilience and confidence.

Support the school’s safeguarding equality, diversity and inclusion policies.

General Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community

Attend departmental meetings, staff training and professional development sessions.

Maintain accurate records of student achievements and progress.

Ensure musical instruments, equipment and teaching spaces are maintained appropriately.

Person Specification

• A degree in Music or a closely related subject
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of music theory, performance and composition
• Experience or an ability to teach music across secondary school age groups
• A commitment o raising achievements and improving student outcomes
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Experience teaching GCSE Music
• Competence in playing one or more musical instruments
• Experience with music technology and digital audio software
• Experience organising school concerts and performances