Subject Lead - Music
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Significant successful teaching experience in a secondary school.
Successful teaching of Music across KS3 and KS4, across the full ability range.
A strong understanding of the learning needs of students of all abilities, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Experience of developing high‑quality teaching and learning within Music, using a range of effective teaching and learning strategies.
Secure understanding of what constitutes high‑quality teaching in Music.
Good knowledge of statutory curriculum requirements, assessment, recording and reporting in Music.
Knowledge of strategies to raise student attainment and progress in Music.
Experience of leading or contributing significantly to curriculum or departmental development.
Experience of leading improvement initiatives which have raised student outcomes or improved the quality of teaching and learning.
Experience of collaborative working and professional networking.
Ability to teach Music at KS5 (A‑level and/or BTEC).
Ability to analyse assessment and performance data in order to set targets and drive improvement.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Graduate or equivalent qualification in Music or a related subject.
Evidence of strong subject knowledge and specialist expertise in Music.
Willingness to undertake INSET and engage in continuing professional development.
Good Honours Degree (First or Second Class)
Evidence of leadership-related professional development or qualifications.
Grade 8 in musical instrument or equivalent
What the school offers its staff
The school is fortunate to have hugely-committed staff who give their all, take Public Service seriously and are keen to provide extra-curricular activities in a multitude of areas. John Kyrle aims to provide all students with a life-enhancing secondary school experience where students feel happy and secure yet challenged.
John Kyrle is a popular and oversubscribed high school with over 1400 students who are drawn from the town of Ross and the surrounding rural areas.The school is located on the Ledbury Road about half a mile from the Market house and adjoining the dual carriageway .John Kyrle High School is organised on a year basis with form tutors and a head of year responsible for the pastoral care and monitoring of students. We also have a team of highly experienced Pastoral Support Assistants. Form tutors stay with their tutor groups from Years 7 to 11. A head of sixth form oversees Years 12 and 13.
The sixth form is accommodated in a purpose-built block which contains a common room, kitchen, study rooms and superb ICT facilities. Admission to the sixth form courses is open but preference is given to those students who achieve two grade 5s in subjects including English and Maths. Those who achieve grade 4s may still be admitted but this will be in consultation with staff. Sixth form courses include a wide range of A levels. Students show good progress and attainment at KS4. Progress in the sixth form places us in the top 2% of schools nationally for A level.
John Kyrle High School encourages students to participate in the many societies. Out-of-school activities and clubs exist to suit a wide variety of students’ interests. Overseas study visits to Europe, Africa and North America and a large number of sports teams which represents the school at rugby, soccer, hockey, netball, athletics, cricket, tennis and rounders, are just some of the activities offered.
The school has excellent facilities, including sports fields, an all-weather sports surface, tennis courts, a specialist drama studio, a purpose-built art and ceramics facility, and a modern library. There are also technology workshops, a music-technology suite and practice rooms, computer and business rooms, language lab, a gymnasium and an on-site sports hall which are used extensively. Our tennis and netball courts have just been refurbished and are a fantastic addition.
There is a strong tradition of music, drama and art at the school. A recent increase in student numbers has led to the installation of additional classrooms. A new Maths Centre of Excellence has been opened with 10 specialist Maths classrooms and a shared study facility for A-level students and staff.
Our latest development, a new science block with six large specialist laboratories,
was opened recently.
Partnerships with parents and the wider community are high on
our list of priorities in order to help every student achieve his or her potential.
Our school motto is ’Carpe Diem’ - seize the day!
We try to live up this motto.
Further information about the job
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
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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- j.hale@jkhs.org.uk
School location
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