Head of Music

Location  Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB
  Contract Type  Maternity Cover   Contract Term  Full-Time   Salary  £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR 2c = £8,913 p.a.
Closing Date 9:00am,  Mon 5th Oct, 2026   Start Date  January 2027

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Music or an existing Head of Music to join our thriving department and school, which caters for keen, highly able students. This post would suit someone new to middle leadership, or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high performing all girls school.

What we offer:

A unique selling point as a school within an all girls schools trust
An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
A two-week October half-term break
A generous contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you:
At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery.

With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy worklife balance and supporting staff wellbeing.

Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Teaching Music across Key Stages 3-5.
Acting as a form tutor.
Organising and leading extra-curricular ensembles, performances, concerts, and other musical activities.
Contributing to the continued development of the Music curriculum at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Supporting the department's extensive programme of concerts, workshops, trips, and collaborative productions.
Working closely with our team of peripatetic instrumental and vocal teachers to support students' musical development.
Contributing to the wider life of the school and promoting participation and excellence in music.
The successful candidate will:
Be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of successful Music teaching.
Demonstrate excellent musicianship and strong subject knowledge across performing, composing, and listening.
Show evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to educational excellence.
Have an awareness and understanding of curriculum development and assessment in Music, including the Edexcel GCSE and A-Level specifications.
Be passionate about fostering creativity, performance, leadership, and collaboration through music.
Have the enthusiasm and organisational skills to contribute to the department's extensive extra-curricular programme.
Key Application Dates:
Shortlisting Date:
Monday, 5th October 2026
Interview Date:
Week commencing Monday, 12th October 2026

Start Date:

January 2027
Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Sponsorship:
We are  not  able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.