Key Responsibilities
1. Curriculum Leadership
o Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a coherent Music curriculum at KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable).
o Ensure curriculum planning isambitious, knowledge‑rich and inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
o Keep schemes of learning and resources under regular review to reflect best practice and examination specifications.
o Ensure effective assessment, feedback and tracking, using data to inform intervention and improvement.
2. Teaching and Learning
o Model consistently strong classroom practice and maintain the highest expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.
o Support and challenge teachers in the Music department through coaching, mentoring and professional dialogue.
o Lead departmental CPD, sharing effective pedagogy and subject‑specific expertise.
o Ensure high standards of presentation, literacy and oracy within Music.
3. Outcomes and Standards
o Secure strong progress and attainment in Music outcomes at all key stages.
o Analyse performance data and implement targeted strategies to raise standards.
o Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments and examinations.
4. Enrichment and Wider Contribution
o Develop and lead a high‑quality co‑curricular Music offer, including performances, ensembles, events and trips where appropriate.
o Promote Music as a subject and encourage uptake at GCSE and beyond.
o Contribute to whole‑school culture, values and events through Music.
5. Leadership and Management
o Lead the Music department efficiently, including resource management and budgeting.
o Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and Trust.
o Contribute to self‑evaluation, departmental review and school improvement planning.
o Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and Trust policies at all times.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* A good honours degree or equivalent in Music or a closely related subject.
Experience
* Successful experience of teaching Music at KS3 and KS4.
* Evidence of strong classroom practice and positive impact on student outcomes.
* Experience of planning and delivering an engaging and well‑sequenced curriculum.
Knowledge and Skills
* Secure subject knowledge in Music and familiarity with GCSE specifications.
* Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment.
* Ability to analyse data and use it to improve outcomes.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Personal Qualities
* High expectations for all students and a commitment to inclusion and equity.
* Enthusiastic, reflective and committed to professional development.
* Strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
* Willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a Trust that believes in a ‘talent‑first’ approach, ensuring that we grow potential and see leadership opportunities as a logical step for those who make a real impact, giving fantastic career development opportunities at every turn. The Amethyst Trust is at the forefront of educational thinking, with innovative teaching with a knowledge‑rich edge along with progressive ideas on feedback and staff wellbeing, including a very well received early finish on Fridays.
Commitment to safeguarding
All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise conditional job offer may be withdrawn. KCiSE 2024 This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). For those applicants who are shortlisted for interview please note that you may be subject to online checks.
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