Head of Music

Description

Are you a creative and inspiring Music Teacher with the ability to unlock musical potential and foster innovative expression, ready to lead a vibrant department? An 'Outstanding' girls' school in Harrow is looking for a fantastic permanent, full–time Head of Music to join their Performing Arts department this September. This is a wonderful opportunity to shape the musical direction of the school, lead a talented team, and cultivate students' musical talents and appreciation for diverse musical forms across all key stages.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be designing and delivering engaging Music lessons, covering a wide range of musical genres, techniques, and historical periods, ensuring high–quality provision. As Head of Music, you will lead, manage, and develop the department, overseeing curriculum design, instrumental programmes, and external collaborations. It's about encouraging creativity, active listening, and individual expression through performance, composition, and appreciation. You'll lead and grow various musical ensembles and choirs, contributing significantly to the school's thriving extra–curricular music programme and performances. What we're looking for:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in Music. Proven experience teaching engaging and effective Music lessons at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Significant experience in a leadership or second–in–department role within a Music department. Strong musical ability, including proficiency in an instrument or voice, and a broad knowledge of musical styles. Excellent communication skills, strong team leadership abilities, and a genuine passion for inspiring musical talent and excellence. Why join this school? This Outstanding school offers a competitive salary, a generous TLR allowance for the Head of Department responsibility, and robust professional development opportunities. Become part of a vibrant and collaborative Performing Arts department in a school celebrated for its strong creative programmes and excellent facilities. Benefit from purpose–built music studios and a range of instruments and resources. Join a school that values the arts as central to a holistic education and promotes a strong sense of community in Harrow, providing a platform for significant impact.

About This School: This 'Outstanding' girls' secondary school in Harrow boasts a rich and thriving arts scene, with Music playing a central role in its educational philosophy. They provide extensive opportunities for students to engage with music, both in the curriculum and through a wide array of extra–curricular projects and performances, fostering creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the musical arts.

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