Head of Department - Music

Closing Date:24/06/:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: January 2026 or sooner, depending on candidate's availability

Additional Information

Establishment: Longfield Academy Location: Darlington Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 plus TLR2b £5,648 Department: Music Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:24/06/:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: January 2026 or sooner, depending on candidate's availability

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

The Role

Are you passionate about music and engaging your pupils in the Secondary Music curriculum? Have you got experience of teaching Music and hold QTS?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Headof Music to lead a vibrant music department. You will be a creative, adaptable and dedicated specialist with high aspirations to enable you deliver creative lessons to inspire pupils.In addition, you will have a demonstrable track record as an excellent classroom practitioner to ensure pupils meet or exceed expected progress.Applications for part time working will be considered.

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr Justin Tattersall, Assistant Head Teacher on or by e-mail to

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on or the Schools HR Team on

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Graduate in relevant subject with QTS for KS3 and KS4 with an ability to proficiently teach all formal elements of Music Essential

Well structured supporting letter indicating beliefs and understanding of important educational issues Essential

Commitment to and track record of continuing professional development relevant to subject area Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Excellent, up-to-date knowledge in subject and new developments in teaching music Essential

Experience of tracking pupil progress and using data to inform lesson planning Essential

A proven track record of ensuring pupil progress and of examination success Essential

Experience of monitoring and evaluating staff performance Essential

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences including providing sensitive feedback to parents/carers and other professionals regarding pupil development Essential

Ability to promote a high standard of literacy, articulacy and propose use of standard English within lessons Essential

Personal Attributes

Commitment to own professional development and willingness to undertake training Essential

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service.The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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