Director of Music – Uckfield College
Join to apply for the Director of Music (Uckfield College) role at East Sussex County Council.
Closing date: 09:00am Wednesday 07 January 2026.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Uckfield College
Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ
Phone: 01825 764844
Email: hr@uckfield.college
Website: www.uckfield.college
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Job Description
Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular college in the heart of rural Sussex, within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Following our recent inspection in April 2024, the College has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted in all categories. The Music department is housed in one of our new school buildings, with superb facilities.
We require an inspirational professional who is passionate about high standards of student progress and an innovative driver of outstanding teaching and learning. Beyond the curriculum, you will be deeply committed to music enrichment and its profound impact, articulating how the power of music can genuinely improve the lives of young people and the wider community. The post also offers a fantastic opportunity to teach and lead A‑Level, setting the standard for post‑16 success.
Key Responsibilities
* Articulate and deliver a compelling vision for an excellent Music education for all students.
* Lead A‑Level music teaching and set the standard for post‑16 success.
* Contribute to whole‑college strategic initiatives as part of the dynamic leadership team.
* Drive outstanding teaching and learning across the Music department.
* Support the development of staff through mentoring, coaching and facilitation of professional development such as NPQSL.
Benefits
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Free on‑site parking
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
* Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events
For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources Team on extension 1008, quoting reference DM/01/26, or visit our website. Completed applications can be returned via email.
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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