Subject Leader of Music (Academic)
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 (Easter or September 2026 considered for the right candidate)
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 to £51,048
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 £3,527 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Lead the Music department’s academic and curriculum development as part of an aspirational organisation with a vision for world class education
- Further improve the already strong outcomes for students in Music
- Work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
- Contribute to the further development of a high performing department, in the school and the MAT
You are likely to be someone who:
- Is an exceptional classroom teacher and a strong leader
- Has a proven track-record of improving outcomes for students
- Understands how to enable students to achieve at the highest level
- Has an understanding of effective pedagogy and a commitment to evidence
informed improvement
- Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Subject Leader of Music (Academic) to join our highly successful Music department. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to join an already high-performing subject area and to support the vision for excellence.
This post would suit an inspirational colleague looking to join an exceptional music department, working in conjunction with the Subject Leader of Music (Extra-Curricular) to drive the department forward, providing world class opportunities for our students. The opportunity to be part of the team which works across two schools and two different contexts offer unrivalled career development for an aspirational colleague.
About the Schools and our Music Department
The Twynham TGS music department has an outstanding reputation in the local community and has recently been appointed as one of the Lead Schools in BCP for the local music hub. The music department is an integral part of the school and a key player in the Twynham Learning Trust.
- At Twynham School, the department is equipped with four large classrooms, including two Mac suites, running Logic Pro X, four practice rooms, a recording studio and performing spaces on site. At TGS, there are two classrooms including a Mac suite and four practice rooms.
- There are currently 65 students taking GCSE music as well as 20 students taking A-Level Music and Music Technology.
- There are 14 clubs and rehearsals that run each week, led by our four fantastic music teachers and our peripatetic staff. We perform an annual musical production in partnership with the Performing Arts department.
- Twynham School runs a music scholarship for 50 of our strongest musicians, providing free instrument lessons, instrument hire and a wide range of performing opportunities. 180 students have instrument and singing lessons each week.
- TGS is a MiSST school, providing a free classical instrument and specialist tuition for every student in Key Stage 3, as well as incredible performing opportunities in world-renowned venues.
- Students from Twynham TGS perform at more than 25 school concerts, events and showcases each year and have a fantastic reputation in the local community. Our Christmas concert and recitals are held at the Christchurch Priory, we take part in several local music competitions and jazz band and others regularly perform at local events e.g. Christchurch food festival, proms on the bandstand, busking at Christmas.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What do our parents say about Twynham School?
"The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."
"Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."
What do our students say?
"I feel safe at Twynham School."
"I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."
"I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"
What do our staff say?
"I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."
"There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Further information about the job
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 486536 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 8am.
(We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.)
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1703 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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