Head of music

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Automatic pay progression on main/UP/

Training days and professional dev.

Pre-planned teaching resources

Cycle to work scheme

Health benefits

Job summary

The De Montfort School is seeking a Head of Music to lead the department, drive achievement, and shape the music curriculum.

This permanent, full-time role starts 1 January 2027 and includes an extra-curricular element with opportunities to raise the profile of music across the school.

Candidates need an honours degree and QTS, a full enhanced DBS check, and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Honours degree and QTS are required.
• Full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK must be satisfied.
• Experience leading music teaching and curriculum development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning in music across the department.
• Drive achievement and attainment in music across the school.
• Lead and develop music with an ambitious curriculum and extra-curricular provision.
• Raise the profile of music and create opportunities for student performance and participation.

Education

Honours degree

QTS

Job description

This is the Head of Music post at The De Montfort School, leading the music department and reporting to a member of the senior leadership team. The work centres on teaching and learning in music, driving achievement, and building performance and participation across the school. It is a permanent full-time post starting 1 January 2027, with an extra-curricular element. Candidates need an honours degree and QTS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead teaching and learning in music
• Drive achievement and attainment across the music department
• Lead and develop music, including an ambitious and engaging curriculum
• Champion music within and beyond the classroom
• Raise the profile of music across the school
• Create opportunities for students to perform, participate and develop their talents
• Build a vibrant musical culture across the school

What’s required

Qualifications

• Honours degree

Registration & licences

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasm to inspire students to learn and take part

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Willingness to get involved in the department's extra-curricular offer
• Commitment to professional development and continual improvement

What’s offered

• Access to the Teachers' Pensions Scheme
• Automatic pay progression on the main, upper and support pay ranges
• 7 calendared training days, including a December day for marking mock exams
• Paid special leave provisions
• Bank of pre-planned teaching resources
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare benefits including eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations, plus an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts