Head of Bexley Music
Belmont Academy, Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Regular evening and weekend work, for which TOIL may be available Attendance at concerts, holiday courses and national/international tours is a requirement of the post
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £60,870 - £65,532
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Bexley Music
Salary: H45 to H48 on the LSEAT Harmonised Payscale
Location: Belmont Academy, Bexleyheath (office and music centre).
Mobile throughout London Borough of Bexley and SE London. Flexible working is supported including home working 1-2 days per week.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday (full time, 52 weeks)
Regular evening and weekend work, for which TOIL may be available. Attendance at concerts, holiday courses and national/international tours is a requirement of the post
The Head of Bexley Music is the senior leader responsible for the overall strategic vision, leadership and operational management of Bexley Music, part of London South East Academies Trust and a principal partner in South East London Music Hub.
The postholder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, diverse, accessible and inclusive music education for all children and young people across the borough. The role integrates executive leadership with artistic direction, operational rigour, financial sustainability and high-profile advocacy.
As the primary spokesperson and advocate for Bexley Music, the postholder will foster strong partnerships with schools, cultural organisations, the five other principal partners in South East London Music Hub, funders and local communities.
This is a full-time permanent position. We are seeking a candidate who is:
- Passionate about high-quality music education for all children and young people.
- An experienced leader with a strong background in music education.
- Committed to raising standards and widening participation in music.
- An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with schools, partners, and colleagues.
- Equipped with strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- A resilient and innovative professional who enjoys working collaboratively to drive continuous improvement.
Working with a talented and committed team of music educators, leaders and partners, you will have the platform to champion excellence, inclusion and progression in music education. You will develop and strengthen relationships with schools, cultural organisations, communities and regional partners, ensuring that children and young people have access to exceptional musical opportunities and clear pathways for achievement.For more information regarding the vacancy please refer to the job description or contact Isabel.Murphy@lsec.ac.uk
What the school offers its staff
Bexley Music, part of London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT), is the Music Service for the London Borough of Bexley and a Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub (SELMH). The organisation delivers music provision to thousands of children and adults every week, in Bexley schools during the day and at the Music Centre at Belmont Academy, on weekday evenings and all-day Saturday. The provision at the Music Centre consists of individual and group lessons in all musical instruments and singing, as well as opportunities for playing in bands, orchestras, alternative ensembles and singing in choirs. Concerts are a regular part of the provision, taking place locally in churches, schools and other key venues in the borough and further afield, in the Orchard Theatre, Dartford, the Fairfield Halls, Croydon and in various European venues during our annual music tours. New initiatives this year are ‘Endangered Instruments’ and Chamber Ensembles support programmes.
About the Trust
London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.
Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.
We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.
London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.
Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.
If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk.
As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working is supported including home working 1-2 days per week.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Belmont Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 436 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Belmont Academy website
- Email address
- isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils who are visually impaired or blind and for children with a physical and/or medical need. Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice. Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential.
Situated on the borders of Bexleyheath and Erith in the London Borough of Bexley, our excellent environment provides our pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, ensuring that they thrive socially, physically, emotionally and academically. Our pupils are well behaved and eager to learn making them a pleasure to teach.
Arranging a visit to Belmont Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.
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