Head of Department: Music
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: GBP £34,398 - £52,490 + TLR2b (£6,649) MPS/UPS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring Head of Music to lead our small, highly specialist team. You will provide the vibrant leadership and collaborative energy needed to complement our team’s deep technical expertise. Working within the Creative Arts Faculty, you will deliver an industry-facing curriculum, bringing the music world into the classroom through creative enrichment and a student-first approach.
The Successful Candidate Will
* have the vision to fully develop and support the Music Department.
* be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
* be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stages 3, 4 and 5.
* have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a forward-thinking department within a supportive and experienced team. If you are looking to work in a 'very good school with an outstanding sixth form' (Ofsted 2022), with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you.
We Can Offer
* an outstanding ECT provision and support
* a friendly and supportive working environment
* a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
* Bike to Work Scheme
* freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job.
For more information see the school website www.rodingvalley.net
Informal discussions with the senior team are welcome. Please email recruitment@rodingvalley.net for further information.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 11th May 2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026
Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
* Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
* The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
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