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HOD Music - Barnet, North West London

Are you a Music Teacher or Leader who is passionate about your subject, committed to progress and would like to take a step up and manage a faculty?

Would you be keen on joining a school in North London with excellent facilities, a real 'family' atmosphere, and excellent training base to drive your career forward?

Tradewind Recruitment are proudly partnering with this unique Barnet school in helping them find a committed and creative HOD who can take the department to new heights. Get in touch to find out more ASAP!

Ofsted 'Outstanding' school

Strong progress 8 score and attainment in all areas

Creative school with excellent arts and performing arts focus

About the School

• This Barnet school has a real community feel, and is easily accessible by public transport, with the added benefit of onsite parking too.
• They have seen a remarkable drive in attainment in recent years thanks to a strong leadership team and a relentless pursuit of high standards and progress. This hasn't however been at the expense of the values and atmosphere of the school, with visitors remarking how friendly, happy and supportive the school is to both students and staff alike.
• The school ethos of respect and inclusion is evident throughout, with students who are bright, inquisitive and keen to learn, and teachers who enjoy what they do! Their most recent OFSTED was 'Outstanding', and it is a school with a lot of pride in their students and wider community.
• Unsurprisingly they are oversubscribed on a yearly basis and staff turnover here is low with a loyal and engaged teaching base.

About the Role

• The school is looking for an innovative Teacher to lead the Music department to new heights. Ideally someone who is able to bring fresh ideas and thinks about how to promote a love of Music across the school.
• The Arts department is successful in a school that supports a lot of focus on arts, drama and music. The Performing Arts Team here has a lovely mix of experienced and newly qualifying teachers, and an atmosphere of all pulling together to bring fresh ideas and encourage innovation.
• You will be a qualified Teacher and either current, or aspiring Leader looking for a step up, with QTS who has experience of delivering 'Outstanding' lessons that inspire and engage.

How to Apply

Has this role captured your interest? If you would like to hear more about this, or other Drama/Music/Dance teaching or Leadership roles in North London, or discuss the schools we are working with and how we can help you, call Laura Snowden on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) for immediate consideration!

To apply for this role you will need to:

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover full work history
• Legal right to work in the UK

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