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Head of Music at United Learning – closing date and interview details are listed below. Start date: January 2026. Salary: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2.
About United Learning
United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
Job Introduction
We seek an outstanding and innovative Head of Music with the ability to be a role model, identify and develop talent, and inspire others. We are looking for someone who is committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching in order to raise academic achievement. You will have the opportunity to lead part of our large enrichment programme and share expertise across a growing group of Academies and independent schools within United Learning.
As Head of Music, you will be an outstanding practitioner and leader. We know that outstanding leaders have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their leadership but we also recognise that as a Head of Music, you will need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be – we will make this happen.
Our purpose built music facilities and new equipment make teaching and learning music at Walthamstow Academy a joy. We have five practice rooms, an ensemble rehearsal room and a studio control room capable of multi-track recording from multiple rooms. The spacious main music classroom has a live performance area which includes a Yamaha C1 upright piano. In addition to this, we have new computers, enough for one per student. The main classroom has 30x M1 Macs running Logic Pro X, Garageband and Ableton Live 11. Each computer has a 49 key MIDI keyboard. The department has recently benefited from significant investment through a ‘Restore the Music’ grant which was spent on brand new instruments, including new digital pianos, keyboards, guitars, amplifiers, PA systems, a Roland electronic drum kit, a class set of djembe drums, a large samba band kit, a class set of Novation Launchpads and enough ukuleles for an entire year group.
In summary, we need someone who is passionate about making a difference. Our students are amazing, so are our staff. If you have the qualities to be part of the team to take outcomes for the Academy to the next level, please get in touch.
Main Responsibilities
* to set high expectations for standards of teaching and learning and to model good practice in Music
* to promote the building and sharing of good practice and successful innovation
* to ensure the consistent application of teaching and learning strategies that meet the needs of all learners
* to ensure the ongoing development and evaluation of appropriate specifications and schemes of work and that these are followed by all teachers
* to monitor and evaluate standards of teaching and learning of Music through classroom observation, sampling pupils’ work and student feedback
* to oversee effective assessment, recording and reporting of pupil progress in Music
Working for Us
Walthamstow Academy opened its impressive new building in 2006 and since then we have achieved excellent results both at GCSE and at A Level. In 2024, Walthamstow Academy students achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.49. At A-Level, our students achieve excellently with many progressing to Russell Group institutions. The Academy is full and oversubscribed on first choices.
We do not achieve these results by accident. At Walthamstow Academy, we believe in the best in everyone. We have a relentless focus on high expectations and aim to identify barriers to success and provide necessary support as quickly as possible to ensure our students achieve. We do not accept excuses and always strive for the best.
The Academy is proud of its multi-cultural character, and we celebrate the diversity of heritage in our community. 90% of our students are from minority ethnic groups, many coming from African, Caribbean, Eastern European, Turkish and Pakistani communities. Within the community served by the Academy there is social and economic disadvantage with 35% of students being eligible for Pupil Premium. Almost 60% have a first language other than English and a significant number have low levels of literacy on entry. Standards across the Academy are above national averages in most subjects.
The Academy is located close to major transport links and is situated in a part of London with accessibility to central London and surrounding counties. Walthamstow Academy has invested in professional development and received recognition for staff development.
What We Offer
We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated and this includes your employee benefits.
Westfield Health Cash Plan, available after 6 months’ service, with access to virtual GP consultations, specialist health services, and cost-recovery benefits for you and eligible dependents. Flexible working is supported. Westfield Health Rewards offers 250+ benefits, including cinema, holidays, meals out, shopping savings. Discounted Gym Memberships, access to the school gym 24/7, and weekly sporting tournaments are provided. Cycle2Work and a Car Lease Scheme (Novalease) with CO2-based options are available. In addition, 1 Paid Personal Day per year.
We want to ensure staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the Academy and all members of staff feel valued and appreciated.
More pay, more time, and more support. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
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