Head of Music

7 months ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time

**Summary**
Are you a passionate teacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris City Academy Crystal Palace as Head of Music.
**About Us**
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students.

The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistently high performing school. Our motto, ‘All Can Achieve’ encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential. We believe that a well-supported and valued staff body is the key to our success.

We are the ‘Teaching School Hub’ for Croydon and Sutton and we are able to offer all teachers an extensive programme of first class professional development. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is part of the Harris Federation and this enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including Masters and other qualifications.

We welcome applicants at any point in their career and are open to full consideration of part time and job share requests.
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
The purpose of your role will be:

- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department.
- To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

- Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff)
- Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data)
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model

**Qualifications & Experience**
We would like to hear from you if you:

- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training
- Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
- Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
- Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
- Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
- Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
- Have good communication skills in speech and writing
- Display excellent organisational skills
- Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
- Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
**Safeguarding Notice**
**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference: HF05004-HCACP

  • Head of Music Education

    1 day ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are looking for a dedicated and passionate music professional to join our team as Head of Music. As a key member of our school community, you will be responsible for leading the teaching of music subjects and extra-curricular activities, and for developing music programs in the school.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement music...

  • Music Department Head

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    Head of MusicAn opportunity to lead music education at a thriving secondary school in South London.About the RoleThe school is looking for a determined and dynamic individual to drive up standards in Music. As the Lead Music Educator, you will be responsible for:Developing and implementing music curricula and extra-curricular activities for students aged...

  • Head of Music

    1 week ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR 2B - Start Date: Easter or September 2025, or at an agreed time - Location: London Borough of Croydon, South London - Contract Term: Permanent - Contract Type: Full Time Are you looking for a Head of Music job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in South East London! Your...

  • Head of Music

    1 week ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR 2B - Start Date: Easter or September 2025, or at an agreed time - Location: London Borough of Croydon, South London - Contract Term: Permanent - Contract Type: Full Time Are you looking for a Head of Music job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in South East London! Your new school...

  • Head of Music Department

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    Company Overview">This innovative secondary school in South London seeks a dynamic Head of Music to drive up standards and inspire students aged 11-18.The school is fully inclusive, successful, and well-connected. With impressive facilities, they are rated Good by Ofsted. Behaviour is excellent, and they have high expectations for students. Staff celebrate a...

  • Music Director

    2 days ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced music professional to join our team as Head of Music. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the teaching of music subjects and extra-curricular activities, as well as developing music programs in the school.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement music curriculum and...

  • Head of Music

    6 days ago

    South Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    - Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR 2B- Start Date: Easter or September 2025, or at an agreed time- Location: London Borough of Croydon, South London - Contract Term: Permanent - Contract Type: Full TimeAre you looking for a Head of Music job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in South East London!Your new school This...

  • Head of Music

    6 days ago

    South Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    - Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR 2B- Start Date: Easter or September 2025, or at an agreed time- Location: London Borough of Croydon, South London - Contract Term: Permanent - Contract Type: Full TimeAre you looking for a Head of Music job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in South East London!Your new school This...

  • Head of Music

    1 week ago

    South Croydon, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    - Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959) + TLR 2B- Start Date: Easter or September 2025, or at an agreed time- Location: London Borough of Croydon, South London - Contract Term: Permanent - Contract Type: Full Time Are you looking for a Head of Music job? Job available at a mixed 11-18 secondary school in South East London! Your new school...

  • Head of Music

    7 months ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Wayman Learning Trust Full time

    **Head of Music for Thriving Secondary School** **Unleash Your Musical Passion and Lead the Charge at an Outstanding School** Are you a visionary Music Teacher with an unwavering passion for nurturing young talent? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity flourishes? If so, we invites you to explore an exceptional...

  • Head of Music

    7 months ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Wayman Group Full time

    Head of Music for Thriving Croydon Secondary SchoolUnleash Your Musical Passion and Lead the Charge at an Outstanding Church of England SchoolAre you a visionary Music Teacher with an unwavering passion for nurturing young talent? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity flourishes? If so, Wayman Education invites you to...

  • Secondary School Music Director

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    Music Department HeadA fantastic opportunity to shape the future of music education in a vibrant and diverse community.About Our SchoolWe are a mixed 11-18 secondary school located in a well-connected part of South London. Our school has impressive facilities, is rated Good by Ofsted, and has high expectations for students. Staff celebrate a real sense of...

  • Senior Music Educator

    4 days ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

    Job Description">As a Head of Music, you will lead the teaching of all music subjects and extra-curricular activities for students aged 11-18.You will be responsible for driving up standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement, and for motivating and encouraging students to achieve their best.">Required Skills and Qualifications">To succeed in...

  • Department Leader for Music and Performing Arts

    4 weeks ago

    Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    **Head of Music or Performing Arts Role at TLTP Education**The Ideal CandidateWe are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dynamic teacher to lead our Music or Performing Arts department. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of inspiring students through innovative lessons and fostering creativity, performance, and excellence in Music...

  • Deputy Head Teacher

    3 days ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Head Teacher to join our Arise Academy in Croydon. At Arise Academy, we provide specialist education to pupils with SEN and disabilities between year 7 and year...

  • Deputy Head Teacher

    2 days ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Horizon Care and Education Full time

    Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Head Teacher to join our Arise Academy in Croydon. At Arise Academy, we provide specialist education to pupils with SEN and disabilities between year 7 and year...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Croydon, London, United Kingdom Allianz Full time

    Are you a qualified solicitor/barrister with strong experience of working within a UK regulatory environment? Do you have strong knowledge of ICOBS and IDD relevant to the UK Business including the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulatory Authority Rulebooks? Then read on!Our small, intimate and knowledgeable Legal Team is looking for an...

  • Career and Employability Officer

    7 months ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Fairfield School of Business Full time

    **Fairfield School of Business (FSB)**, an OFS registered private higher education provider founded in 2006 with campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester and Luton. We provide industry-relevant qualifications in business and healthcare management, in partnership with leading UK universities. Our focus is to offer an open and inclusive learning and teaching...

  • Career and Employability Advisor

    6 months ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Fairfield School of Business Full time

    **Fairfield School of Business (FSB)**, an OFS registered private higher education provider founded in 2006 with campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester and Luton. We provide industry-relevant qualifications in business and healthcare management, in partnership with leading UK universities. Our focus is to offer an open and inclusive learning and teaching...

  • Suicide Bereavement Peer Support

    7 months ago

    Croydon, United Kingdom Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Full time

    Have you been impacted by suicide? - Do you have a desire to help others? - Are you comfortable with listening to and supporting others? If you are over 18 and have been bereaved for more than 2 years, you could help make a difference in South London. Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) is the leading charity providing peer-to-peer support for...