Head of Music

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.