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Head of Music

EdEx – Education Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£42,536 - £60,092 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An 'Outstanding' rated Secondary school in Kensington & Chelsea is seeking a Head of Music to lead its new music department.
  • The role involves managing a team of two Music Teachers and designing a diverse curriculum for students from KS3 to KS5.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £42,536 to £50,092, with an additional TLR of £8,700, based on the Outer London payscale.
  • Candidates must have UK QTS, a strong knowledge of the Music curriculum, and demonstrate outstanding lesson observation skills.
  • The position is full-time, permanent, and set to start in September 2025.

Head of Music - Kensington & Chelsea Secondary School - Permanent Contract

An 'Outstanding' rated Secondary school located in the heart of Kensington & Chelsea is looking for a passionate and driven Head of Music to lead and support its new state-of-the-art music department.

As the Head of Music, you will collaboratively work alongside, motivate and inspire a team of two Music Teachers. The school offers Music all through the school from KS3 to KS5 with a recent popular uptake for both GCSE and A Levels.

Read on for some more key information about the school;

  • State-of-the-art facilities, including music rooms, a drama studio, and performance spaces
  • The school offers instrument lessons, enrichment clubs, open practice rooms
  • Year-round performance opportunities, culminating in a prestigious annual Music Gala

If this sounds like the Head of Music opportunity for you, then read on below to find out further information now!

Head of Music - JOB SPEC

  • Head of Music
  • Leading a team of two teachers (KS3-KS5)
  • Managing personalities within the Music Department
  • Helping to design a diverse curriculum to meet the cohorts' needs
  • Outer London payscale
  • MPS3 - UPS3 + TLR2C
  • £42,536 - £50,092 + £8,700 TLR
  • September 2025 Start - Full-time - Permanent contract

Head of Music - SCHOOL SPEC

  • 'Outstanding' grade in 2023 Ofsted report
  • All Girls School
  • High-achieving school with great results
  • Supportive and welcoming SLT
  • State-of-the-art Music facilities
  • Live marking policy
  • Popular uptake of GCSE & A Level Music
  • Low number of SEN and PP
  • Great transport links available
  • Located in Kensington & Chelsea

Head of Music - PERSON SPEC

  • Must have UK QTS
  • 'Outstanding' lesson observation
  • Strong and confident knowledge of the Music curriculum
  • Competent and passionate musician
  • Be passionate about supporting both pupils and peer staff

If you are interested in this Head of Music opportunity, visits to the school can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this Head of Music opportunity by sending your CV to Maddie at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted).

Head of Music - Kensington & Chelsea Secondary School - Permanent Contract

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