Head Music

We are seeking an inspiring and experienced leader with a passion for high-quality music education, a commitment to raising standards and participation, and the vision, resilience and collaboration skills to build strong partnerships and drive excellence.

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London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT)

Location

Belmont Academy, Belmont Road, DA8 1LE

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Start Date

1st January 2027

Closing Date

2nd October 2026 at 17:00

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and committed Head of Bexley Music to lead and develop our music service. We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Passionate about high-quality music education for all children and young people.
• An experienced leader with a strong background in music education.
• Committed to raising standards and widening participation in music.
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with schools, partners, and colleagues.
• Equipped with strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A resilient and innovative professional who enjoys working collaboratively to drive continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape one of London’s most vibrant and ambitious music services. As Head of Bexley Music, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of the organisation, delivering its vision and influencing music education across the borough. You will join us at an exciting point in our development, with the opportunity to build on a strong foundation of success while leading the next phase of growth, innovation and impact.

Working with a talented and committed team of music educators, leaders and partners, you will have the platform to champion excellence, inclusion and progression in music education. You will develop and strengthen relationships with schools, cultural organisations, communities and regional partners, ensuring that children and young people have access to exceptional musical opportunities and clear pathways for achievement. Please note this role integrates executive leadership with artistic direction and operational delivery.

The Head of Bexley Music is responsible for ensuring that the organisation delivers high-quality, inclusive music education while maintaining strong partnerships, financial sustainability, and a clear strategic vision for the future. For more information regarding the vacancy please refer to the job description or contact

Bexley Music, part of London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT), is the Music Service for the London Borough of Bexley and a Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub (SELMH). The organisation delivers music provision to thousands of children and adults every week, in Bexley schools during the day and at the Music Centre at Belmont Academy, on weekday evenings and all-day Saturday.

The provision at the Music Centre consists of individual and group lessons in all musical instruments and singing, as well as opportunities for playing in bands, orchestras, alternative ensembles and singing in choirs. Concerts are a regular part of the provision, taking place locally in churches, schools and other key venues in the borough and further afield, in the Orchard Theatre, Dartford, the Fairfield Halls, Croydon and in various European venues during our annual music tours.

New initiatives this year are ‘Endangered Instruments’ and Chamber Ensembles support programmes.

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of…