Head of Music - Independent Senior School near Taunton - September 2025 Start

Full-Time, Permanent Leadership Role
Inspiring Musical Leadership in a Thriving Arts Culture
Modern Music Facilities - Ensembles, Composition, Productions

A prestigious independent day and boarding school located just outside Taunton is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Music to lead its vibrant and well-established Music Department from September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic educator to shape the musical life of the school, overseeing both academic and co-curricular provision.

You will lead a team of visiting music teachers, coordinate ensembles, and direct performances that range from chamber concerts to large-scale musicals. A deep understanding of music education from KS3 through to A-Level is essential, along with the vision to continue growing the school's musical reputation locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver outstanding classroom music lessons from Years 7-13

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Lead, organise and direct ensembles, choirs, and orchestras

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Oversee preparation for music examinations (GCSE, A-Level, ABRSM, Trinity)

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Manage department budget, resources, and a team of peripatetic teachers

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Lead the school's musical programme, including concerts, tours, and recordings

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Foster a love of music throughout the school and local community

Ideal Candidate

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Degree in Music with PGCE and QTS

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Experience leading a music department or taking on departmental responsibilities

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Strong keyboard/piano or conducting skills preferred

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Outstanding communication and team leadership

The School

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Excellent music building with practice rooms, recital space, and digital studios

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Highly supportive SMT and a thriving Creative Arts Faculty

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Music is central to the school's ethos - frequent concerts, evensong, and school musical

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Boarding environment offering extended co-curricular opportunities

Salary
Leadership scale dependent on experience + full independent school benefits + accommodation support possible