Head of Music

We are looking to employ a dynamic and inspirational leader, able to develop our Music team to the next level so that the already great provision is enhanced to ensure the strongest outcomes for all students.

This is an exciting time to take up leadership of the Music department with opportunities to re-shape the curriculum in response to the 2025 Curriculum Review and to further develop teaching and learning to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching that meets the needs of all students.

Beyond the music team, you will be joining a highly effective team of Faculty and curriculum leaders who work collaboratively with the leadership team to enhance and further develop our provision.

In return for your teaching, commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a highly supportive environment:

Outstanding support for colleagues new to teaching, including a comprehensive induction and an effective ECT mentoring programme

Bespoke career development, ranging from ECT development through to middle and senior leader qualifications.

Teaching across all Key Stages - KS3 to A Level

PPA at home scheme and a generous directed time allocation

Employee recognition and rewards

Membership with a health benefits provider and annual flu vaccinations

Two-week October half term

Staff gym

Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work scheme

A fully resourced curriculum, with well designed schemes of work for each key stage

This is an excellent opportunity for you be part of a high performing Academy and make a major contribution to its continued success. The Academy has 1,500 students including a thriving Sixth Form of 400. In summer 2024, Progress 8 was 1.03, placing Bishop Stopford School in the top 100 schools nationally.

If you share our ethos and possess a strong desire to work within a culture of creative collaboration and partnership, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We very much look forward to receiving your application. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.

If you are a trainee please click here to check to see if you are eligible for any additional payments form the DfE.)

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit to school prior to completing an application, please contact Mrs Nina Fletton (Head of Expressive Arts) on [email removed]