Head of Music - Culturally Rich Secondary School - Bristol, Somerset - September 2025 Start
Location: Bristol, Somerset
Salary: Leadership Scale L2-L6
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Do you have an exceptional musical vision and the leadership skills to energise a school's creative culture?

A vibrant and culturally engaged secondary school in Bristol is seeking a highly motivated Head of Music to join in September 2025. This exciting role offers the chance to lead a diverse creative music programme—across classical ensembles, digital music, and performance art.

About the Role
You will oversee curriculum delivery at KS3-KS5, manage performance events, support students, and nurture musical growth across genres. You'll lead staff CPD, forge community partnerships, and promote a strong artistic identity within school life.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Developing and delivering a music-rich curriculum

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Leading school ensembles, events, and music tours

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Managing peripatetic staff and instrumental programmes

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Coordinating competitions and festival participation

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Managing music budgets and resources

Who We're Looking For

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QTS and leadership in school music education

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Demonstrated success in ensemble direction and curriculum planning

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Passion for diverse genres and transformational teaching

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Skilled collaborator with strong leadership presence

Why Join Our School in Bristol?

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Lead a thriving, high-visibility music department

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State-of-the-art rehearsal and recording facilities

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Creative, supportive leadership and CPD culture

Leadership Benefits Include:

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Music leadership funding and performance incentives

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£10k+ music budget with technical support

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Parking, cycle storage, and counselling access

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Leadership pathway and national network engagement