Job Details:
Job Reference:HCC621124
Salary Range:£54,539 -£61,124 per annum
Work Location:Bar End Road, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 May 2025
Interview Date: 23 May 2025
Join Hampshire Music Service: Transform Lives Through Music
At Hampshire Music Service, we believe in the transformative power of music. Our mission is to create an inclusive culture of music education that is challenging, engaging, and accessible to all, regardless of social and economic background, gender, race, or learning needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality music education through strong and effective partnerships, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in and excel through music.
As a dynamic and visionary leader, you will join our senior leadership team as the Strategic Lead for Schools and Curriculum. In this role, you will develop and support high-quality curriculum and teaching across all Hampshire schools, helping to shape the future of music education in the region.You will support schools in developing an effective curriculum that ensures strong student engagement and achievement across all key stages. You will champion the Hub’s vision for a cohesive music curriculum and excellent teaching and learning. Additionally, you will drive forward the new Lead School programme, ensuring high standards and innovative practices across Secondary, Primary, and Early Years Curriculum.
To be successful in this role, you will need a secure understanding of the National Curriculum and exceptional skills as a practitioner with a deep understanding of effective learning practices.
We offer the opportunity to make a significant impact on music education in Hampshire, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and the chance to inspire creativity and challenge thinking in our leaders.
If you are passionate about music education and committed to ensuring every child’s right to high-quality music education, we want to hear from you.
As part of your application, outline what steps would you put in place to establish key relationships with educational settings, partners and key stakeholders:How will you use your first 6 months to build effective working relationships with Hampshire’s schools and other educational settings (including our lead schools) to enable you to fulfil your curriculum development role.(one side of A4 maximum or a bullet point list)
What We Offer:
-Impactful Work: Ensuring a commitment for all children and young people to have the absolute right to high quality music education and the development of cultural and social capital. Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, empowering them through music.
-A Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about music education and developing the best learning opportunities for young people.
-Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
Additional Information:
Strategic Lead (Schools and Curriculum)
Job Description and Person Specification
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Elizabeth Price, Strategic Resourcing Manager on # orShaun Riches, Head of Hampshire Music Service on # #
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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