Head of Academic Music

Girl's Schools Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Music specialist and teacher to play a key role contributing to the thriving musical life of Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS).

Detail

Working closely with the Director of Music, you will oversee a vibrant, engaging and challenging curriculum across KS3, KS4 and KS5, building on a strong track record of examination results.

You will lead the vision for and delivery of the Music curriculum in line with the department development plan and foster a love of music in all pupils, regardless of their musical skills or experience.

You will be part of a Music department that celebrates the musical ability of all pupils and provides opportunities for girls to experience a range of instruments. We have regular opportunities to perform large-scale choral and orchestral works in prestigious venues. The school rotates a choral work and a musical each year; the most recent productions being ‘School of Rock: The Musical’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. We also host an annual Jazz Festival, where our band and other musicians accompany instrumental and vocal soloists.

This role would suit either a talented teacher who is aspiring to middle management, or an experienced, existing Head of Academic Music.

A good honours degree, or equivalent, in Music from a leading university, is essential.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

1. Competitive salaries and pay progression
2. Access to extensive professional development opportunities
3. Training grants for qualifications
4. Free life assurance benefit
5. A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
6. Free lunches for all staff during term time
7. Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
8. A Cycle to Work scheme
9. Good transport links
10. Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications should be received no later than midday, Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW16 1AW