Head of Music Teach Now is thrilled to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Music for a high-achieving, non-selective Academy in Watford, Hertfordshire, starting this September. This school is consistently rated “Good” by OFSTED (most recently in December 2024) and is known for its inclusive ethos, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to academic excellence and creative development. With a thriving Arts department and a diverse student body eager to express themselves through music, this is the perfect opportunity for a music educator ready to take on a leadership role. The Role: • As Head of Music, you will lead the department from Key Stages 3 to 5. You will shape the curriculum, improve performance standards, and encourage a love for music in all its forms. From classical to modern, production to performance, you will create a space where students can grow creatively. They will also develop a lifelong love for the arts. The ideal candidate will: • Have proven experience in secondary education, ideally with some leadership exposure • Be confident teaching GCSE and A-Level Music • Be passionate about curriculum innovation and student engagement • Bring vision, creativity, and energy to department leadership • Be committed to whole-school involvement, including concerts, ensembles, and school productions Why This School? • A modern, well-resourced campus with a dedicated music suite and performance spaces • Supportive SLT and a culture that values the arts as integral to a well-rounded education • A quick, efficient hiring process – interview ASAP for a September start • Opportunities for further leadership development within a growing school community • Whether you're already leading a department or ready for your first step into middle leadership, this role offers the platform and support you need to shine. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance