Head of Music - Permanent Role - September Start

Location: Secondary School in Luton
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 - £33,075 to £50,471, depending on experience

Are you a passionate and committed Music educator ready to lead a dynamic department? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Luton is seeking to appoint a Head of Music on a permanent basis, starting September 2025.

The Role:

Lead and manage the Music department, delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring students across KS3 to KS4

Design and implement an engaging curriculum that encourages creativity and musical excellence

Organise concerts, performances, and extracurricular music opportunities

Contribute to whole-school culture through collaborative planning and cross-curricular engagement

The Ideal Candidate:

Holds QTS and has experience teaching Music at secondary level

Brings strong subject knowledge and either prior leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role

Has excellent classroom management and a passion for inclusive, engaging music education

Is confident in developing musical talent both in and outside the classroom

The School:

This inclusive and forward-thinking school in Luton offers a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated to both student progress and staff development. With a strong emphasis on creativity and enrichment, the school is proud of its commitment to a broad, balanced curriculum.

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Excited to lead and inspire through Music?
Apply now to join a passionate school community in Luton and help shape the next generation of musicians