Head of - Music (and Performing Arts)

1st Note Education Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in the London Borough of Harrow seeks a passionate Head of Music to lead their exceptional music program. This full-time, permanent role offers the unique opportunity to shape music education across key stages while being involved in the orchestra and choir. Candidates must possess QTS and show dedication to enhancing the curriculum and engaging students in a vibrant learning environment.

Benefits

Referral bonus for new hires

Qualifications

• Ambitious QTS teacher with strong commitment to music education.
• Ability to lead school choir and enhance the curriculum.
• Experience in managing colleagues to improve teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Shape and develop music delivery across all key stages.
• Play a strategic role within the school community.
• Lead the school orchestra and choir.

Skills

Leadership

Subject knowledge

Extracurricular participation

Milking motivation in students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of - Music (and Performing Arts)

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: London Borough Harrow

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £26,788 - £50,472 per year

Our School

We are working with an amazing three-form entry primary school currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated, and ambitious teacher who is relentless in their pursuit to be the best they can be. Our school boasts a groundbreaking strings programme, where 260 pupils receive music tuition. We also run a school orchestra and choir. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and skilled educator to shape and develop the delivery of music across all key stages, while playing a strategic role within the school community.

Qualities Required

• Committed and ambitious QTS teacher
• Ability to lead the school choir
• Playing the violin or other strings would be advantageous
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Ability to manage colleagues to enhance the curriculum and teaching methods
• Participation in extracurricular activities to support student development

How to Apply

If you are a music teacher who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students, and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

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