Head of Music

Ref: SCH-HAT-0209 10 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Location: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Salary: 37523.00 - 54957.00

Department: Performing Arts

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 13/03/2025 09:00

Interview Date: -

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week: 27.50

Weeks per Year: 52.200

Pay Grade: Main | M1 - M6 / Upper | UPS1 - UPS3 Plus TLR2b

The Role

Main/Upper Pay Range + TLR 2b

Full time

Required For September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Formed in 1983, our mission is to ‘Aim for Excellence’ in all that we do.

We are seeking an innovative practitioner who is committed to raising the achievement and enjoyment of learners in Music, and can also inspire and lead colleagues to develop their working practice. The successful applicant will be an experienced Music teacher and an aspiring or experienced middle leader who will join a committed staff team who support each other in our journey of excellence.

We think that our Academy is a great place to develop as a teacher and leader. Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a direct quote from our last staff wellbeing survey: “This workplace is highly supportive, and the leadership have the best intentions to support you, and to do their best to help you grow.”

Here at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy we provide an education with character, encompassing our core values of Excellence, Aspiration, Achievement, Inspiration and Community to ensure that all our students are flourishing and prepared for the tests of life, not just a life of tests.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Alastair Mitchell, Co-Principal on mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk. To apply for this post, please go to Careers | Hatton Academies Trust.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Thursday 13th March 2025

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade Qualified Teacher Status

Essential

1. Honours degree qualification

Essential

1. Skills

Essential

1. Qualifications QTS
2. Good Honours degree in related subject

Essential

1. Experience Teaching experience at Key Stage 3-4
2. Teaching experience at Key Stage 5
3. Substantial relevant experience

Desirable

1. Personal Attributes Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team

Essential

1. Suitability to work with children
2. Capacity to work hard, under pressure, to meet deadlines
3. Reliability and integrity
4. Leadership Focused on standards and positive outcomes
5. Effective leadership and motivational skills

Relevant Skills

1. Excellent behaviour management
2. Able to use / analyse assessment and performance data systems to raise standards

Safeguarding Information

Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.