Head of Music
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, NW5 1RN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0a84941f-ca03-43ea-9d4e-4fc0c21c935c |
Crynodeb
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Head of Music to lead the teaching of Music and Music Technology across all key stages. We require a well-qualified musician who is passionate about music education and committed to managing an extensive programme of extra-curricular, enrichment and performance opportunities.
The successful candidate will be:
• be an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge
• be an inspirational leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people
• have a record of securing excellent student progress
What the school offers its staff
Music at William Ellis has a strong history of excellent results at GCSE and A Level in Music and Music Technology, with at least one class in each examination year group and sometimes 40% of a year group opting for Music at GCSE. There is a thriving programme of extra-curricular and enrichment provision, with ensemble groups within the school and with neighbouring girls’ schools – some of whom perform at external venues and events. We have a strong relationship with the school’s Parents’ Association who support regular fundraising efforts for musical equipment. We proud to be part of a strong schools’ Music partnership in Camden. As a school, we offer up to 10% of our places each year to students who show a strong aptitude for Music and support these students to achieve highly and enjoy Music throughout their time here. For more details, please see William Ellis School - Music
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Head of Music to lead the teaching of Music and Music Technology across all key stages. We require a well-qualified musician who is passionate about music education and committed to managing an extensive programme of extra-curricular, enrichment and performance opportunities.
The successful candidate will be:
• be an outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge
• be an inspirational leader with the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of young people
• have a record of securing excellent student progress
What the school offers its staff
Music at William Ellis has a strong history of excellent results at GCSE and A Level in Music and Music Technology, with at least one class in each examination year group and sometimes 40% of a year group opting for Music at GCSE. There is a thriving programme of extra-curricular and enrichment provision, with ensemble groups within the school and with neighbouring girls’ schools – some of whom perform at external venues and events. We have a strong relationship with the school’s Parents’ Association who support regular fundraising efforts for musical equipment. We proud to be part of a strong schools’ Music partnership in Camden. As a school, we offer up to 10% of our places each year to students who show a strong aptitude for Music and support these students to achieve highly and enjoy Music throughout their time here. For more details, please see William Ellis School - Music
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.