Ryburn Valley High School
Calderdale
Salary:
Teacher Scales Plus TLR2b £5,872
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
29 September 2025
Job overview
Are you an inspiring, dedicated, and forward-thinking educator with a passion for Music? Do you have the vision, drive, and expertise to lead and shape our Music department ensuring our students develop a deep understanding and enjoyment of Music excellence at KS3, GCSE and A Level?
At the Ryburn Valley High School we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Head of Music who can lead and inspire a love of learning, and secure exceptional outcomes for all students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Music education in a supportive and forward-thinking school where your expertise and leadership will be valued.
What the role will involve in a nutshell:
* To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Music; we deliver Pearsons BTECH Technical Award in Music Practice
* Provide clear, cohesive and inspirational leadership and direction in the department by motivating teachers and those supporting in the classroom to develop innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement.
* Provide and showcase highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress
What will you get in return?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established, creative and dedicated team, working closely with a supportive Senior Leadership team under the direction of a collaborative trust wide approach.
You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term
In addition to this you will benefit from:
* Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension fund
* A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
* Staff development through appraisal and CPD
* Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
* Free Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Eye Care
* Annual Flu Vaccines
* Home & Technology Scheme
* Rewards and discounts
* GP Online and Prescription Service
* Your Care Wellbeing package
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you'd like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via
If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking
here
before the deadline.
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About Ryburn Valley High School
Ryburn Valley High School
St. Peters Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX6 1DG
United Kingdom
A COLOURFUL WORLD
Would you like to work at a remarkable, high performing and popular comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Calderdale, West Yorkshire?
Ryburn is a really special school with a well-deserved reputation for providing an education which develops students' character and passions as well as strong academic results. Our core purpose is to inspire our 1500 students with a love of learning, a zest for life and a genuine confidence to excel in a colourful world.
We do all this through our amazing staff, in and outside the classroom, and across the trust. Staff who put passion, care, and creativity at our heart, backed up with highly effective teaching strategies, and underpinned with mutual support and collaboration. Schools can be intense places to work, and we always aim to put 'staff first', recognising that a focus on staff wellbeing and development benefits everyone.
Say yes to new adventures. Join our team.
Location:
Ryburn is set in a stunning location in the hills of beautiful Calderdale with amazing countryside right on the doorstep, as well as easy access to urban culture and excitement in Halifax, Leeds and Manchester. It's a great place to live and provides many opportunities for students.
Did you know:
* You might have seen Ryburn on Happy Valley series 3 on the BBC, where the school served as the location for Ryan's school. Or series 6 of CBBC's 'Our School' which followed year 7 settling into their new school.
* The school holds many accolades including the Artsmark Platinum, Unicef's Rights Respecting School status, the Character Kitemark Plus and not forgetting a Guinness World Record for the largest toast mosaic.
Find out more by reading our job pack, visiting our website or following us on social media.
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PART OF TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Our school is proud to be part of Together Learning Trust, a close family of local schools in Calderdale and Kirklees. We are driven by a shared commitment to providing magical learning experiences for our children and a belief that all of them can achieve great things.
Being part of a supportive trust brings many benefits to the school, staff and students. Working in collaboration supports our schools to be better. We cherish our staff, support their wellbeing and enable them to flourish. Through the professional development of leaders and staff, effective curriculum development, robust quality assurance, mutual support and great governance, by working together we demonstrate meaningful and sustainable improvements in our schools. Our aim is to become the best at getting better.
For everyone involved in our Trust our mission is simple. To Grow, Excel, and Learn Together.
Discover the benefits of working for Together Learning Trust by visiting
and explore the rest of our website to find out what we're all about.
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