Location: Hydesville Tower School
Job Title: Head of Music
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 3/4 days per week
Salary: Up to £43,635 per annum (Pro-Rata)
About the Role
As Head of Music, you will:
* Maintain effective communication with the Examinations Officer, Data Manager, parents, and senior leadership, ensuring all deadlines and requests are met.
* Oversee day‑to‑day administration and staff management within the department, including supporting NQTs, supply staff, and contributing to staff appointments.
* Lead and develop high‑quality teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4, including managing schemes of work, lesson planning, pupil grouping, and curriculum delivery.
* Monitor and evaluate departmental performance through data analysis, lesson observations, work scrutiny, and regular performance reviews.
* Present departmental development and pupil performance information to SLT and external partners as required.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the department.
* Coordinate extra‑curricular opportunities, subject competitions, House events, and outreach activities to enrich pupil engagement and promote excellence.
* Ensure accurate and timely submission of examination entries and maintain strong liaison with SENDCo and Academic Support to ensure full pupil access to the curriculum.
* Lead departmental and moderation meetings, ensuring best practice is shared and classrooms are well‑maintained with up‑to‑date displays.
* Carry out Form Tutor responsibilities and any reasonable additional duties as directed by the Headteacher or Deputy Head.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing needs
* Well‑organised with a creative and innovative approach to teaching
* Able and willing to offer extra‑curricular clubs and activities
* An excellent role model with consistently high expectations
* Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Skilled in forming positive relationships and motivating pupils
* Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
* Holder of a good degree
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
Why Join Us?
Hydesville Tower School is a successful 2–16 co‑educational independent day school, part of the Outcomes First Group. We offer small class sizes, exceptional behaviour, and a strong pastoral ethos, alongside a clear focus on academic excellence.
How to Apply
Please submit your application form and supporting statement via our recruitment portal.
Early applications are encouraged as we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date.
Hydesville Tower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media Check and safeguarding procedures.
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