Head of Music. Job in Croydon Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Music for a prestigious school in London Borough of Croydon. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Music teacher, either a current or aspiring head of department, with a history of outstanding references. The school values professional development and offers a collaborative environment focused on raising educational standards. Interested candidates should send their CV for review by January 2026.

Benefits

Strong commitment to professional development

Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme

High quality Teaching and Learning environment

Appreciation for skills and hard work

Opportunities for enrichment and extra-curricular activities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Music teacher with QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• A consistent teaching history verified by good to outstanding references.
• Current or aspiring head of department.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the school's most popular and well-regarded departments.
• Focus on high quality Teaching and Learning.
• Invest in enrichment and extra-curricular activities.

Job description

POSITION: Head of Music

LOCATION: London Borough of Croydon

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: Full Time

START DATE: January 2026 / Negotiable

SALARY: MPS/UPS Outer London Pay Scale + TLR3

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a school that is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country in their recruitment for a Head of Music. This is a school that is consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs.

It is very proud of its history of academic achievement; this is due to the hard work, focus and dedication of staff and pupils which permeates the ethos within the school.

The school are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Music to join and lead one of the school's most popular and well-regarded departments among students.

The school offer:

• A school with a strong commitment to professional development
• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme
• A working environment focused on high quality Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
• The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated
• The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London; undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change
• A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities and opportunities for students

If you are a fully qualified Music teacher with QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent overseas qualification, that is a current or aspiring head of department with a consistent teaching history verified by good to outstanding references and able to start a new job in January 2026, then please send your CV for immediate review.