Head of Music; Adoption Leave Cover

MPR/UPR + TLR 2b

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 23 February 2026

Required:

March 2025

We have a unique opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Head of Music to lead teaching and learning in Music at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Part-time or full-time candidates will be considered.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self‑motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teacher Development. We are an outward‑facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher‑led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn;

creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.