Head of Music
Coombe Wood School, South Croydon, CR2 7HY9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS3 plus TLR 2a and a R&R of £2,500 (paid over 12 months)
Additional allowances
TLR 2a and a R&R of £2,500 (paid over 12 months)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Has outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the role
- Is a qualified Teacher of Music
- Has knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
What the school offers its staff
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
Further information about the job
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is 'Always Learning'
At Coombe WoodSchool, we are looking for a talented and passionateHead of Musicto join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving school community where high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do. Whether you areat the startof your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, you will join a supportive and ambitious team dedicated to helping every student succeed.
As a member of ourMusicDepartment, you will inspire a love of learning through excellent classroom practice, help students achieve their full potential and contribute to the continued development of a rich and engaging curriculum. You will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about their subject, committed to professional growth and determined to provide the very best educational experience for every young person.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Has outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the role
- Is a qualified Teacher of Music
- Has knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
AboutCoombe Wood School
Coombe Wood is a wonderful place to work — a school where both students and staff make it a pleasure to come in each day. Our mission is to provide an ambitious and aspirational education that challenges students academically, encourages their creativity and cultural engagement, and fosters the development of essential personal skills.
We believe that every child’s immense potential must be discovered, nurtured and fully realised. In our supportive environment, they will thrive.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
If you are passionate about your subject and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is21st June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Coombe Wood School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Coombe Wood School website
- Email address
- shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk
Fully comprehensive secondary school: new free school growing year on year that will have all cohorts by the end of 2022, including sixth form. Focus on Health Related Fitness and Performing Arts, based in brand new state-of-the-art £35m buildings with onsite sports complex.
Arranging a visit to Coombe Wood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk.
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