Head of Music – Independent Senior School near Taunton – September 2025 Start Full-Time, Permanent Leadership Role Inspiring Musical Leadership in a Thriving Arts Culture Modern Music Facilities – Ensembles, Composition, Productions A prestigious independent day and boarding school located just outside Taunton is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Music to lead its vibrant and well-established Music Department from September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic educator to shape the musical life of the school, overseeing both academic and co-curricular provision. You will lead a team of visiting music teachers, coordinate ensembles, and direct performances that range from chamber concerts to large-scale musicals. A deep understanding of music education from KS3 through to A-Level is essential, along with the vision to continue growing the school’s musical reputation locally and nationally. Key Responsibilities * Deliver outstanding classroom music lessons from Years 7–13 * Lead, organise and direct ensembles, choirs, and orchestras * Oversee preparation for music examinations (GCSE, A-Level, ABRSM, Trinity) * Manage department budget, resources, and a team of peripatetic teachers * Lead the school’s musical programme, including concerts, tours, and recordings * Foster a love of music throughout the school and local community Ideal Candidate * Degree in Music with PGCE and QTS * Experience leading a music department or taking on departmental responsibilities * Strong keyboard/piano or conducting skills preferred * Outstanding communication and team leadership The School * Excellent music building with practice rooms, recital space, and digital studios * Highly supportive SMT and a thriving Creative Arts Faculty * Music is central to the school’s ethos – frequent concerts, evensong, and school musical * Boarding environment offering extended co-curricular opportunities Salary Leadership scale dependent on experience full independent school benefits accommodation support possible