Head of Music
Heartlands High School, London, N22 7STThis job expired on 20 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter or September 2025
Closing date
20 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 100%
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - 6 (Inner London Rate) + TLR 2B at £5,643. (UPS Applications welcome)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Heartlands High School - Head of Music Vacancy
Are you an inspiring and innovative music educator ready to lead a vibrant Music Department? Heartlands High School, a thriving and inclusive secondary school in the heart of London’s diverse community, is seeking a Head of Music with a passion for developing students' musical talent and a vision for delivering an exceptional curriculum.
At Heartlands High School, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best. Our mission is to enrich our students’ education, and the Arts are central to our school ethos. Our Music Department is celebrated for its excellence, and we are committed to providing diverse musical opportunities both in and beyond the classroom.
As Head of Music, you will:
- Lead and manage the Music Department, setting high standards for teaching and learning.
- Develop a broad and engaging curriculum that inspires students of all abilities.
- Organise and promote exciting musical events, performances, and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Foster a culture where students are excited to participate in music-making and performance.
- Manage departmental resources effectively to maximise students’ educational experiences.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Heartlands High School?
- Join a friendly, motivated, and talented staff team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for our students.
- Benefit from professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Work in a well-resourced school with a commitment to the Arts and music education.
- Be part of a diverse and vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration.
We can offer you
- A very positive working environment
- The support of a highly committed and professional staff team
- Exceptional professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and committed colleagues
We are driven by ambition: a clear desire to deliver results as we combine our strong ethos and culture. We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our teaching staff and support staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust. You’ll find high expectations here too. We expect the kind of exemplary behaviour that allows our teachers to do their jobs as effectively as they can.
With state-of-the-art facilities, Heartlands High School is oversubscribed and a first-choice school for parents and students in the local community. Our intake is diverse and is a real reflection of the community that we serve. Our ethos is captured in the acronym SEARCH; School Matters, Effort, Achievement, Character and High Aspirations. These values drive all we do and are core to our success. Our aspirations for this community are high and we want our students to have access to the very best education.
If you would like to find out more about the position, we would love to talk to you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.
About Heartlands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Heartlands High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sophia.butler@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk
Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.
Arranging a visit to Heartlands High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sophia.butler@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk.
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