Head of Music
Employer: St Paul’s Catholic College – part of Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time or Part Time)
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (MPS‑UPS) + TLR 2C (£8,611)
Start Date: September 2026 (apply by 3 February 2026)
Overview
St Paul’s is an 11‑18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with a total of 1,160 students on roll, including 230 students in the Sixth form. The College has a strong ethos and is a vibrant Christian community. We are committed to ensuring we never accept second best for the students in our care and aim to give them a full educational experience that supports their academic, personal, and faith development. St Paul’s was ranked among the top 15 non‑selective comprehensives by The Times and Sunday Times in December 2023, and has been graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in the last two inspections.
What We’re Looking For
* A subject specialist looking forward to teaching up to KS5
* An enthusiastic, passionate and committed teacher keen to contribute and continue to improve each day, all we do at St Paul’s and beyond
* A teacher able to inspire and engage students with your passion for the subject and care for them as individuals, feeling “known and loved” in their time with us
* Someone who will never give the students second best in supporting them and inspiring them to achieve their God‑given potential
* A creative, innovative professional who serves as a role‑model for the young people in our care
* A person willing to be part of a vibrant Catholic faith community and contribute to the wider life of the school
* Someone with a hunger to always learn, grow and develop as a teacher or leader
* A person with great energy, commitment and a sense of humour
Benefits & Support
* Dedicated professional learning and development every week
* Ample professional resources, including laptops and iPads for staff, and embedded technology use across the school
* Students benefit from technology, having their own iPads to support learning in the classroom and beyond
* 24‑hour access to health‑assured helpline and app to support a wide range of personal or professional challenges
* A culture where you are trusted and motivated to teach great lessons and take risks to move on our practice
* Exceptional leadership opportunities to grow and develop internally and externally
* Outstanding school performance – consistently in the top 10 % nationally at A‑level and GCSE
* Health and well‑being support, reduced gym membership, cycle‑to‑work and car salary‑sacrifice schemes
* Care for you and your family, so you don’t miss important moments in life, from weddings to nativity plays
Safeguarding & Equality
* Bosco Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
* The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. References will be requested if you are shortlisted for an interview
* We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
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