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Head of Music
Kingsley Academy, Hounslow, TW3 1AX6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 May 2025 at 10:38am
Date listed
14 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36413 - £53994 per annum
Head of Music job summary
Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR 2b (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Are you an ambitious and inspirational music educator ready to lead and elevate the role of music in a vibrant and diverse secondary school?
Kingsley Academy, part of the LIFT Schools Trust, is seeking a dynamic Head of Music to shape the next chapter of our creative curriculum.
About Us
Kingsley Academy is a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of Hounslow. As a proud member of the LIFT Schools Trust, we are committed to Learning, Innovation, and Future Transformation-values that drive our mission to empower every student to thrive academically and artistically.
The Role
As Head of Music, you will lead a committed department in delivering an engaging, inclusive, and high-quality music curriculum across all key stages. You will have the vision to build a thriving musical culture both within and beyond the classroom-developing school performances, choirs, instrumental groups, and partnerships with local arts organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Music Department with passion and strategic clarity
* Design and deliver a creative curriculum that inspires all learners
* Promote music across the school and wider community
* Support the development of extra-curricular opportunities and school events
* Create a love of music through high expectations and inclusive teaching practice
We Are Looking For
* A qualified teacher with experience of leading or significantly contributing to music education
* A creative and strategic thinker who can lead curriculum innovation
* An individual committed to student success, cultural enrichment, and personal growth
* A collaborative colleague who will contribute to the wider leadership of the academy
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Interview date: 22 May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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.
About Kingsley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 939 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsley Academy website
Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress since 2019 that matches the unapologetic ambition of the leadership team and staff to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This year our dedication to improvement was validated with a 25% improvement in our 4+ English and Maths figure alongside a 26% improvement in our 5+ figure compared to 2019. This improvement marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey at Kingsley Academy and an opportunity to be part of something much bigger with our next target of 90% of students achieving 4+ in English and Maths by 2028.
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