Head of Music: Full-Time or Part-Time (0.8 FTE)

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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, part time: Full-Time or Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B (£5,871)

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS AND CPD

• Good Honours degree in a relevant subject area and a love of the subject

• Qualified Teaching Status

• Evidence of continued professional development

• Clear responsibility for own CPD

• Evidence of recent relevant professional development

EXPERIENCE

• Successful teaching record: An excellent classroom teacher, who uses adaptive teaching strategies and effective feedback to engage every student and support the needs of all learners

• A successful track record of teaching Music in the secondary phase from Years 7-13 including GCSE and A Level examination groups

• Experience of, or willingness to learn and use, Microsoft Teams

• Experience in organising and contributing to successful music concerts; preparing, accompanying and conducting groups of students

• Experience in managing peripatetic staff

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

• Ability to lead by example with the highest professional standards

• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise

• Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse students, especially very able individuals

• A strong team player with a shared approach to problem solving and achieving goals

• Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers and the wider community

• Evidence of initiative and taking responsibility

• A drive for improvement and challenging underperformance

• Capacity to be flexible, adaptive and creative

• Willingness to listen and act on feedback, to develop strengths and improve personal performance

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of national curriculum and GCSE/A level specifications

• Knowledge of best practice in assessment

• Ability to track student progress and develop key interventions to support student outcomes

• Ability to prioritise, plan and complete tasks to a high standard with attention to detail

• Keen to be involved in curriculum design and subject-specific pedagogy

• Ability to demonstrate integrity and consistency of judgement

VALUES

• A love of the subject and willingness to share this with others both through curriculum design, teaching and extra-curricular provision

• Shares the school’s vision and commitment to Character Education

• Commitment to supporting the successful delivery of the School Development Plan objectives: Inspirational Environment, Aspirational Students and High-Quality Teaching and Learning

• Commitment to student achievement, staff development, and continuous improvement

SAFEGUARDING

• Commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for all students

• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues

What the school offers its staff

• Generous Pension Scheme -the opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme(28.68% employer contribution)

• Flexible PPA with the option of up to one-third PPA taken off-site

• Opportunity to join the BHS Healthcare Plan

• Opportunity to sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme

• On site car parking.

• Individualised induction programme including the initial support of a Buddy

• Full support in your duties as a Form Tutor

• Access to the National College providing all teachers with on-demand CPD, subject and pedagogy development, workload-reducing tools, and a central system for tracking andevidencingprofessional learning

• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health awareness

• Access to flexible and family friendly policies and working practices

• Termly Staff Nominations– the chance for staff to pass on thanks and positivity

• Complimentary staff room drinks throughout the day

• Supportive colleagues

• Engaged and enthusiastic students

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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About Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls website
• Email address: recruitment@suttcold.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 354 1479
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sutton-coldfield-grammar-school-for-girls

At Sutton Girls, our focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning, personal development and wellbeing within a supportive, aspirational environment. Students are highly motivated, have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn. Whilst we have a long history of excellent GCSE and A-level results, we provide students with so much more than mastery of examination syllabuses. Students are encouraged to embrace challenges, apply their knowledge, and build their resilience and independence.

Arranging a visit to Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@suttcold.bham.sch.uk.

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