Head of Music

Astrea Academy Woodfields, Doncaster, DN4 8ND

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  25 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,957.00 - £50,062.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2D £5659 p.a.

Head of Music job summary

Lead the Beat – Become Head of Music at Astrea Academy Woodfields!

Are you an inspiring music educator ready to take the lead? Do you have the vision, passion, and drive to shape a dynamic music department and enrich the lives of young people through the power of music?

Whether you’ve played in a brass band, conducted orchestras, or led choirs, this is your opportunity to bring your musical expertise and leadership to a school where the arts are at the heart of the curriculum.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Music to lead our thriving music department. You will be responsible for delivering an ambitious, inclusive, and high-quality music curriculum, while nurturing a love of music across the academy. You’ll lead a team of passionate educators and work closely with senior leaders to ensure music continues to be a cornerstone of our school culture.

About You

Inspirational Leader: Able to lead and develop a team, set high expectations, and drive improvement.
Musical Expert: Confident in delivering a broad and rich music curriculum, including instrumental and ensemble work.
Creative & Organised: Skilled in planning performances, concerts, and enrichment opportunities.
Collaborative: A team player who contributes to the wider life of the academy.

Why Astrea Academy Woodfields?

This is a fantastic time to join Team AAW. We are a school that believes in simplicity, scholarship, and old-fashioned family values. Every scholar learns a classical musical instrument and practices daily. We perform in world-class venues, recite poetry by heart, and dine together as a family.

Our performing arts programme is the beating heart of our school—and as Head of Music, you’ll be at the centre of it all.

What We Offer

A curriculum already planned and resourced across Astrea Academies
No marking—feedback is given directly to scholars
Centralised behaviour systems—so you can focus on teaching
8 INSET days per year for professional development
A calm, predictable school culture with strong routines
Free lunch when you join scholars for Family Dining
A warm, welcoming, and supportive team
Visible and approachable senior leadership
A vibrant performing arts programme with real impact
Plus: Health support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced family leave, discounted gym membership, and more.

Why Join Us?

Astrea Academy Woodfields is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our students. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying?

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact through music, we’d love to hear from you. Take a look at the Job Description and Candidate Pack to learn more about the role and how to apply.

We also welcome visits—come and see our unique culture in action. To arrange a visit or ask any questions, please contact kathryn.haughian@astreawoodfields.org.

Flexible Interview Dates

We offer flexible interview scheduling and reserve the right to interview early if strong applications are received. Don’t delay—apply today!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Woodfields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks.

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to lead a department where music truly matters, apply now and help us shape the next generation of musicians and scholars.

Commitment to safeguarding

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Astrea Academy Woodfields

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 746 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Astrea Academy Woodfields website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-woodfields

Our vision for education is simple and one that allows teachers to teach. We believe in a curriculum that is knowledge-rich, ‘the best that is thought and said’, that is supported by a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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