Twynham School
Dorset
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
Plus TLR of £3,527 (FTE)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2026
Apply by:
1 October 2025
Job overview
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 experienced 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 School and 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 the department is equipped with 4 large classrooms, including 2 Mac suites, running Logic Pro X, 4 practice rooms, recording studio and performing spaces on site. At TGS there are 2 classrooms including a Mac suite and 4 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 4 fantastic music teachers and peripatetic staff. We do an annual musical production in partnership with the Performing Arts department.
* Twynham 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.
* The Grange is a MiSST school, providing a free classical instrument and specialist tuition for every student in KS3, 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.
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
* Twynham School and the Grange school can offer you:
* The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarded professionals
* The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
* An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
* Strong and supportive leadership, centralised sanctions and an excellent working environment
* The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
* The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
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
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on or email us at
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date is Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 8am.
(We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.)
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About Twynham School
Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF
United Kingdom
Executive Headteacher's Welcome
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.
I feel incredibly honoured to lead such a remarkable school. At Twynham we care about the individual and pride ourselves in the warmth of our community in which all of our students feel valued. Of course examination results matter and at Twynham our students consistently achieve excellent results in all areas giving them access to far-reaching opportunities. However this is just one aspect of Twynham and students are supported to show ambition both within and beyond the classroom.
Mr Matthew Woodville
Executive Headteacher
Curriculum
Underpinning our philosophy of being 'ambitious for all our students' is a broad, balanced, relevant and exciting curriculum which ensures continued progression and development, both academic and personal. We hope that it will enable students to leave school with strong morals, a tolerant and enquiring mind and a positive, well-rounded outlook.
Teaching School
Two Rivers Institute is the new name for Twynham Teaching School. Our drivers are quality, value and a research informed approach to professional practice in schools. Our mission is to facilitate and provide professional learning opportunities for colleagues in both the Twynham Learning family of schools as well as those in the wider educational community spanning Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire.
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