Head of Music: Full-Time or Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 858d7517-7bbe-4046-8525-311c47a29f41 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
QUALIFICATIONS AND CPD
• Good Honours degree in a relevant subject area and a love of the subject
• Qualified Teaching Status
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Clear responsibility for own CPD
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development
EXPERIENCE
• Successful teaching record: An excellent classroom teacher, who uses adaptive teaching strategies and effective feedback to engage every student and support the needs of all learners
• A successful track record of teaching Music in the secondary phase from Years 7-13 including GCSE and A Level examination groups
• Experience of, or willingness to learn and use, Microsoft Teams
• Experience in organising and contributing to successful music concerts; preparing, accompanying and conducting groups of students
• Experience in managing peripatetic staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to lead by example with the highest professional standards
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise
• Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse students, especially very able individuals
• A strong team player with a shared approach to problem solving and achieving goals
• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers and the wider community
• Evidence of initiative and taking responsibility
• A drive for improvement and challenging underperformance
• Capacity to be flexible, adaptive and creative
• Willingness to listen and act on feedback, to develop strengths and improve personal performance
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of national curriculum and GCSE/A level specifications
• Knowledge of best practice in assessment
• Ability to track student progress and develop key interventions to support student outcomes
• Ability to prioritise, plan and complete tasks to a high standard with attention to detail
• Keen to be involved in curriculum design and subject-specific pedagogy
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and consistency of judgement
VALUES
• A love of the subject and willingness to share this with others both through curriculum design, teaching and extra-curricular provision
• Shares the school’s vision and commitment to Character Education
• Commitment to supporting the successful delivery of the School Development Plan objectives: Inspirational Environment, Aspirational Students and High-Quality Teaching and Learning
• Commitment to student achievement, staff development, and continuous improvement
SAFEGUARDING
• Commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all students
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
What the school offers its staff
• Generous Pension Scheme -the opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme(28.68% employer contribution)
• Flexible PPA with the option of up to one-third PPA taken off-site
• Opportunity to join the BHS Healthcare Plan
• Opportunity to sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site car parking.
• Individualised induction programme including the initial support of a Buddy
• Full support in your duties as a Form Tutor
• Access to the National College providing all teachers with on-demand CPD, subject and pedagogy development, workload-reducing tools, and a central system for tracking andevidencingprofessional learning
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health awareness
• Access to flexible and family friendly policies and working practices
• Termly Staff Nominations– the chance for staff to pass on thanks and positivity
• Complimentary staff room drinks throughout the day
• Supportive colleagues
• Engaged and enthusiastic students
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CPD
• Good Honours degree in a relevant subject area and a love of the subject
• Qualified Teaching Status
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Clear responsibility for own CPD
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development
EXPERIENCE
• Successful teaching record: An excellent classroom teacher, who uses adaptive teaching strategies and effective feedback to engage every student and support the needs of all learners
• A successful track record of teaching Music in the secondary phase from Years 7-13 including GCSE and A Level examination groups
• Experience of, or willingness to learn and use, Microsoft Teams
• Experience in organising and contributing to successful music concerts; preparing, accompanying and conducting groups of students
• Experience in managing peripatetic staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to lead by example with the highest professional standards
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise
• Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse students, especially very able individuals
• A strong team player with a shared approach to problem solving and achieving goals
• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers and the wider community
• Evidence of initiative and taking responsibility
• A drive for improvement and challenging underperformance
• Capacity to be flexible, adaptive and creative
• Willingness to listen and act on feedback, to develop strengths and improve personal performance
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of national curriculum and GCSE/A level specifications
• Knowledge of best practice in assessment
• Ability to track student progress and develop key interventions to support student outcomes
• Ability to prioritise, plan and complete tasks to a high standard with attention to detail
• Keen to be involved in curriculum design and subject-specific pedagogy
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and consistency of judgement
VALUES
• A love of the subject and willingness to share this with others both through curriculum design, teaching and extra-curricular provision
• Shares the school’s vision and commitment to Character Education
• Commitment to supporting the successful delivery of the School Development Plan objectives: Inspirational Environment, Aspirational Students and High-Quality Teaching and Learning
• Commitment to student achievement, staff development, and continuous improvement
SAFEGUARDING
• Commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all students
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
What the school offers its staff
• Generous Pension Scheme -the opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme(28.68% employer contribution)
• Flexible PPA with the option of up to one-third PPA taken off-site
• Opportunity to join the BHS Healthcare Plan
• Opportunity to sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site car parking.
• Individualised induction programme including the initial support of a Buddy
• Full support in your duties as a Form Tutor
• Access to the National College providing all teachers with on-demand CPD, subject and pedagogy development, workload-reducing tools, and a central system for tracking andevidencingprofessional learning
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health awareness
• Access to flexible and family friendly policies and working practices
• Termly Staff Nominations– the chance for staff to pass on thanks and positivity
• Complimentary staff room drinks throughout the day
• Supportive colleagues
• Engaged and enthusiastic students
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.