About this Role
The Kingston Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly skilled Head of Music. The successful candidate will be committed to providing the highest quality educational experience for students and will drive excellence in teaching, learning and leadership within the subject area.
The Kingston Academy is a high-performing and inclusive secondary school founded in 2015. Today, we educate over 1,400 pupils from Year 7 through to Sixth Form and are proud to serve our diverse and vibrant community.
The Head of Music will provide strategic leadership across a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 music curriculum, ensuring that all students experience music as a rigorous, creative and enriching discipline. The role will focus on developing a curriculum that combines outstanding musical scholarship with creativity, performance and cultural understanding.
The successful candidate will lead the continued development of a broad and inclusive curriculum at Key Stage 3, alongside strong GCSE, BTEC and Post-16 pathways, ensuring students develop confidence in performing, composing and listening, with opportunities to pursue both academic and vocational pathways. Drawing on the principles of the National Plan for Music Education and the Model Music Curriculum, they will champion a curriculum that values practical music‑making, musical literacy and diverse musical traditions, while fostering curiosity, collaboration and independent thinking.
Central to the role is a commitment to high‑quality teaching and meaningful musical experiences both within and beyond the classroom. The successful post‑holder will further enhance opportunities for ensemble performance, concerts, productions and partnerships with the wider community. The successful candidate will inspire a culture in which music is highly visible within the life of the school and where students from all backgrounds are encouraged to develop their talents, perform with confidence and appreciate the power of music to connect communities and enrich lives.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape music as a dynamic and high‑profile area within the Academy, ensuring every student can experience both the joy and discipline of musical achievement.
Qualifications and Attributes
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes:
* Passionate about Music and skilled in teaching the subject at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with a commitment to shaping and delivering a coherent, engaging and high‑quality curriculum;
* A willingness to develop and enhance teaching and learning resources, alongside professional development opportunities to support excellent classroom practice;
* Strong knowledge of current developments within Music education, including curriculum innovation, musical technology and contemporary teaching approaches;
* A strong classroom practitioner who models excellent practice and supports colleagues in refining and developing their teaching;
* A proven track record of securing strong outcomes at GCSE, BTEC and Post‑16 level in Music;
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students;
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively;
* Flexible and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school through concerts, productions, enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
Benefits
* Generous pay‑scales, regularly paying 1 % higher than National Teacher Pay Scales
* 2‑week October Half Term break
* Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme
* Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole‑school and departmental level
* Professional support sessions for ECTs
* Staff Laptop or Chromebook
* Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications
* Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level
* Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations
* Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised
Equal Opportunities
At Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement
The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
For further information about this post please email hr@kingstoneducationaltrust.org.
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