Head of music

This is the Head of Music post at The De Montfort School, leading the music department and reporting to a member of the senior leadership team. The work centres on teaching and learning in music, driving achievement, and building performance and participation across the school. It is a permanent full-time post starting 1 January 2027, with an extra-curricular element. Candidates need an honours degree and QTS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Lead teaching and learning in music
• Drive achievement and attainment across the music department
• Lead and develop music, including an ambitious and engaging curriculum
• Champion music within and beyond the classroom
• Raise the profile of music across the school
• Create opportunities for students to perform, participate and develop their talents
• Build a vibrant musical culture across the school

• Honours degree

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasm to inspire students to learn and take part

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Willingness to get involved in the department's extra-curricular offer
• Commitment to professional development and continual improvement

• Access to the Teachers' Pensions Scheme
• Automatic pay progression on the main, upper and support pay ranges
• 7 calendared training days, including a December day for marking mock exams
• Paid special leave provisions
• Bank of pre-planned teaching resources
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare benefits including eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations, plus an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts