Head of Music with TLR 2c
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026
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
- MPS TLR 2c
Additional allowances
TLR 2c - £8611.
What skills and experience we're looking for
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Following the retirement of our current post holder, we are seeking a highly motivated and creative music specialist to lead our well‑resourced and ambitious department into its next exciting chapter.
We are looking for someone who can inspire pupils of all backgrounds and abilities, nurturing a love of music through dynamic teaching and innovative practice. With fully funded instrumental lessons, a thriving choir, and a strong foundation of excellent work already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to build on existing strengths and elevate our music provision even further.
If you are passionate about music, eager to develop young musicians, and ready to shape the future of our department, we would love to hear from you! 🎶
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong subject knowledge and expertise
- Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
- Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
- A committed team player
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org
- Phone number
- 01216472471
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org.
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