Head of Music

Teaching Vacancies; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sowerby Bridge is seeking a passionate Head of Music to lead the Music department. This role involves delivering high-quality curriculum provision, inspiring students, and providing innovative learning opportunities. The successful candidate will have experience in teaching music at KS3, GCSE, and A Level. This position offers a permanent contract with full-time hours and excellent benefits such as pension enrollment and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension fund

Staff development through appraisal and CPD

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

Qualifications

• Experience leading a music department.
• Strong knowledge of KS3, GCSE, and A Level music education.
• Ability to inspire and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality curriculum provision for Music.
• Motivate teachers to develop innovative strategies.
• Showcase engaging learning opportunities.

Skills

Passion for Music

Leadership

Teaching Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Teacher Scales plus TLR2b £5,872
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025 at 9am
Start Date: 1 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

About the role

Are you an inspiring, dedicated, and forward-thinking educator with a passion for Music?

Do you have the vision, drive, and expertise to lead and shape our Music department ensuring our students develop a deep understanding and enjoyment of Music excellence at KS3, GCSE and A Level?

At the Ryburn Valley High School we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Head of Music who can lead and inspire a love of learning, and secure exceptional outcomes for all students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Music education in a supportive and forward-thinking school where your expertise and leadership will be valued.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Music; we deliver Pearsons BTECH Technical Award in Music Practice
• Provide and showcase highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress
• Provide clear, cohesive and inspirational leadership and direction in the department by motivating teachers and those supporting in the classroom to develop innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement

What you’ll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established, creative and dedicated team, working closely with a supportive Senior Leadership team under the direction of a collaborative trust wide approach.

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

Benefits

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package

How to apply

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you. For further details see our job pack.

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Mark Thorley, our School Business & Compliance Manager, via [e-mail].

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

Safeguarding

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What the school offers its staff

See above

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media checks; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.