Head of Music
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HTThis job expired on 16 May 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR - UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2a (£3,391)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
The role of head of music is central to the school’s vision for inclusion, aspiration and creativity. At The Castle School we believe that students should have access to the highest calibre of performing arts whilst experiencing a wide range of creative opportunities to broaden their understanding of the world: through the curriculum and beyond. As Head of Music, you will work closely with the Head of Art and Drama to create a cohesive and effective curriculum offer, growing the numbers of students taking the subjects at Key Stage 4 and 5 whilst growing the creative confidence and resilience of our students through enrichment opportunities. We are fortunate to have a thriving Music department.
About You
You will uphold our School values and ensure you are a role model for staff and students. You will be a strategic thinker and a dynamic and an innovative leader, who can plan and implement
change effectively. You will be personable, supportive and see the value in working collaboratively. You will be able to build effective relationships with peers so that your team can look to you for support and guidance. You will embrace diversity, value intellectual curiosity and understand the importance of evidence-based teaching.
What the school offers its staff
About us
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place. We value kindness, fairness and aspiration for all, and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
Our school is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Wales.
We can offer you:
- A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- An open and honest culture
- An established programme of support in place and access to a wider support network across the Trust
- The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Further details about the role
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 16th May. Interviews will be held on 21st May. Please let us know at that stage if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Castle School website
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
Arranging a visit to The Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk.
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