Head of Music – Creative and Inclusive Secondary School – Yeovil, Somerset – September 2025 Start Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: Leadership Scale L2–L6 Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Do you want to inspire a love of music across a diverse and talented student body? A creative and inclusive school in Yeovil is looking for an experienced Head of Music to lead their dynamic music department. Music is a valued part of the curriculum and school culture, with extensive extracurricular opportunities and performance traditions. The Role You’ll oversee curriculum planning, coordinate peripatetic teaching, and lead ensembles, choirs, and school productions. The department is supported by a dedicated music technician and benefits from purpose-built practice and recording spaces. Responsibilities * Design and deliver engaging music curriculum from KS3–KS5 * Lead school concerts, musical productions, and performance tours * Manage peripatetic team and student instrumental/vocal tuition * Encourage composition, music technology, and music theory skills * Promote participation in county-level music schemes and competitions The Ideal Candidate * QTS with a degree in Music or Music Education * Experience teaching BTEC or GCSE/A-Level Music * Strong leadership and administrative capabilities * Proficiency in a range of musical styles and instruments Why This Role? * Music embedded in the wider school ethos * Full suite of digital and acoustic instruments * Access to professional development and festival collaborations * Supportive and appreciative parent and student community Staff Benefits * CPD budget and time allocation * Music technician and AV support * Free instrument hire for staff-led ensembles