Head of Music

Overview

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall, invites applications for a Head of Music to strategically lead the music department, oversee curriculum provision, peripatetic and extra-curricular activities, and inspire staff and students. The successful candidate will be an exceptional music practitioner with a proven record of academic impact and curriculum leadership.

• Strategically manage the music department, including curriculum design, teaching and learning.
• Lead the provision of peripatetic and extra-curricular music opportunities.
• Inspire staff and students and drive curriculum impact.
• Teach a second subject where possible (advantage for full-time).

• Outstanding experience as a music practitioner with a track record of academic success.
• Strong leadership and curriculum development skills.
• Capability to inspire staff and young people.
• Teaching a second subject is an advantage for full-time candidates.

Applications should be made via the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of the school website. Submit a statement that demonstrates how your experience matches the job description and person specification. Closing date:
Monday 23 February 2026. Interviews will take place W/C 2 March 2026. Informal school visits are encouraged – please contact Mrs. Nicole Turner (SLT Administrator) at n.tur to arrange.

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding and safe recruitment policies are available on our website. Applicants will undergo relevant vetting, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and must disclose any relevant criminal history.

Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2C (£8,611).

Contract:

Permanent, Full time or part-time.