Head of Music
The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 April 2025
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: 100% FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 - £49,084
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,649
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and organised Head of Music to continue to lead a dynamic, supportive and successful team and to further develop the delivery of the 2 courses - GCSE Music and a vocational equivalent - at The Stanway School.
Lead our vibrant Music Department at Stanway, where you'll find purpose-built, modern classrooms equipped with two cutting-edge teaching spaces and a spacious ensemble room perfect for orchestras and larger groups. Benefit from a recent £40,000+ investment in a suite of Macs for each teaching space, unlocking exciting curriculum opportunities. Our facilities also include six dedicated practice rooms and a professional recording space. Drive a rich extracurricular program with numerous clubs, peripatetic opportunities, and regular performances, including our popular "Stanfest" outdoor festival, Christmas concerts, KS2 primary showcases, and ambitious musical theatre productions. With strong senior leadership team backing, you'll champion the arts and inspire the next generation of musicians.
At Stanway, students don't just succeed in the classroom. We offer a diverse range of clubs catering to various interests, from sports to board games. We also provide exciting opportunities in music and drama, with regular performances, trips and visits for every year group. Through The Stanway Experience, all students have the chance to travel abroad, participate in residentials, and engage in various cultural events.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Taking overall responsibility for KS3 curriculum design and implementation, GCSE Music, and another vocational qualification for KS4
Carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Stanway School and the Department.
To be accountable for the highest standards of pupil achievement within the Music Department, monitoring and evaluation of pupil achievement and setting targets for improvement.
Maintaining/increasing current provision of extra-curricular clubs / trips.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
Qualified Teacher Status
A degree in the specialist subject
The ability to teach great and inspiring lessons
Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards
What the school offers its staff
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Further details about the role
THE STANWAY SCHOOL
HEAD OF MUSIC
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2B
Actual Salary from: £31,650 – £49,084 (M1-U3)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 28th April 2025
Interviewing will take place on Monday 5th May 2025
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Stanway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stanway School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255 750913
Arranging a visit to The Stanway School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk.
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