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Job Ref No. ECC8825428-350S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: M1-UPS3 TLR2B

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 29/04/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Commencing September 2025

We are seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Music to join our successful Creative and Performing Arts Faculty. The ability to teach all Key Stages up to A Level is essential.

You will be leading the music department within a successful Creative and Performing Arts Faculty, which also includes Art, Drama and Design Technology. We value collaboration and innovation to create a rich and inspiring learning experience for all students. The department offers a strong extra and super-curricular programme, including ensembles, choirs, instrumental lessons, concerts, and musical productions. Students have opportunities to develop their performance and composition skills beyond the classroom, with regular performances at external venues and competitions. The department is equipped with specialist music classrooms, practice rooms, a recording area, and a suite of computers.

We offer music at both GCSE and A Level, with consistently strong results that reflect the dedication of both students and staff. In 2024, 100% of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7, with 85% securing grades 9 or 8.

As Head of Music, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the department, develop the curriculum, and expand our extra-curricular offer. The role also includes working closely with peripatetic music teachers and external partners to enhance students' musical experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious teacher to lead and develop a thriving music department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with an irresistible enthusiasm for their subject.
2. Be a motivational leader who can galvanise the team to deliver the very best experiences to our students.
3. Be a team player working closely with the Director of Faculty to develop the experiences of music for all our students.
4. Be creative and innovative constantly looking for new ways to challenge our high ability students across all Key Stages.
5. Secure the highest standards of pupil progress and achievement within your department by implementing appropriate monitoring, tracking and intervention measures.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Extensive high level knowledge of music.
2. Experience leading, and encouraging participation in, a wide variety of extra-curricular ensembles.
3. Experience as a conductor and/or Musical Director for concerts and whole-school productions.
4. Ability to teach Music Technology at A level.
5. Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
6. Confident grasp of relevant music software packages.
7. Competent pianist.

We can offer you:

1. Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students.
2. A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit.
3. A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing.
4. An environment which promotes innovation.

Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girl's grammar school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Please submit your application form and covering letter to recruitment@shsg.org. For all enquiries please contact Sinead Carter HR Assistant by e-mail at recruitment@shsg.org.

All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.