We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of Music as a temporary maternity cover for our current postholder. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build upon the current excellent leadership, to sustain the wonderful reputation that Music at Sawston Village College has, both locally and across Cambridgeshire, and to take the subject to the next level in terms of performance, pupil participation and enjoyment.
About the Role
The purpose of the role is to lead, manage and develop Music to ensure high-quality teaching and learning; to provide an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, inclusive curriculum that motivates engages and enriches pupils' understanding of the subject; and, to monitor and raise standards, enabling pupils to achieve strong academic outcomes and personal growth. We also welcome applications from strong Teachers of Music who are keen to contribute to a thriving department and support its continued success. Music, and the arts more widely, are very much at the heart of all that we do at the College, and this appointment is integral to our vision, ethos and ambition as a successful school.
This is a Full Time, Term Time only position. Start date 1st September 2026.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop Music.
* Ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
* Provide an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, inclusive curriculum.
* Motivate, engage and enrich pupils' understanding of the subject.
* Monitor and raise standards.
* Enable pupils to achieve strong academic outcomes and personal growth.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Good honours degree in Music or a related subject
* GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths and English
* Evidence of further professional development or leadership training
* Higher degree at Masters level or above
Required Skills
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Ability to inspire and motivate students.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in a similar role.
* Innovative teaching methods.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Pay range
Classroom Teacher Pay Scale M1 (£32,916) to U3 (£51,048), plus TLR2.3 if applicable
How to apply
If you are passionate about Head of Music Maternity Cover/Teacher of Music role and meet the person specification we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity via our website Job search
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check This job entails work that is considered regulated activity i.e. work which involves regular close and unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. As such additional pre-employment checks will be required and communicated to the successful candidate at the offer stage. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.’
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