Strategic Lead (Schools and Curriculum), HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Guardian Jobs; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in music education as the Strategic Lead for Schools and Curriculum. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of music education in Hampshire, ensuring every child has access to high-quality music education. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with passionate professionals and make a significant impact on students' lives through music.

Benefits

Impactful Work

Collaborative Environment

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Secure understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Exceptional skills as a practitioner in effective learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support high-quality curriculum and teaching across Hampshire schools.
• Champion the Hub’s vision for a cohesive music curriculum.
• Drive forward the new Lead School programme.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Music Education

Education

Understanding of the National Curriculum

Job description

Join Hampshire Music Service: Transform Lives Through Music

At Hampshire Music Service, we believe in the transformative power of music. Our mission is to create an inclusive culture of music education that is challenging, engaging, and accessible to all, regardless of social and economic background, gender, race, or learning needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality music education through strong and effective partnerships, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in and excel through music.

As a dynamic and visionary leader, you will join our senior leadership team as the Strategic Lead for Schools and Curriculum. In this role, you will develop and support high-quality curriculum and teaching across all Hampshire schools, helping to shape the future of music education in the region.You will support schools in developing an effective curriculum that ensures strong student engagement and achievement across all key stages. You will champion the Hub’s vision for a cohesive music curriculum and excellent teaching and learning. Additionally, you will drive forward the new Lead School programme, ensuring high standards and innovative practices across Secondary, Primary, and Early Years Curriculum.

To be successful in this role, you will need a secure understanding of the National Curriculum and exceptional skills as a practitioner with a deep understanding of effective learning practices.

We offer the opportunity to make a significant impact on music education in Hampshire, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and the chance to inspire creativity and challenge thinking in our leaders.

If you are passionate about music education and committed to ensuring every child’s right to high-quality music education, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application, outline what steps would you put in place to establish key relationships with educational settings, partners and key stakeholders:How will you use your first 6 months to build effective working relationships with Hampshire’s schools and other educational settings (including our lead schools) to enable you to fulfil your curriculum development role.(one side of A4 maximum or a bullet point list)

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Ensuring a commitment for all children and young people to have the absolute right to high quality music education and the development of cultural and social capital. Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, empowering them through music.
• A Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about music education and developing the best learning opportunities for young people.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.

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