Job Description

Position: Head of Performing Arts (Music)

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS and TLR

Contract Type: Full time

Contract Term: Long Term

Start date: 1st September 2023

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for you next role as Head of Performing Arts (Music) in an school based in Barnet, North London?

Tradewind are looking for a Head of Music from September 2023. Tradewind would like to find the right teacher for this exciting opportunity - someone who is keen on their subject, enjoys teaching and is highly able in leading a department.

This client is a forward-thinking boys school. Behaviour is excellent and the students are keen to progress and are used to working hard.

They are looking for a Head of Music starting in September 2023. The main purpose of this post is to effectively lead and manage the department to ensure that all students and staff reach their full potential. The HoD must ensure that Music is an outstanding department by setting demanding targets and providing effective support.

An outstanding HoD will challenge both staff and students to achieve far beyond their preconceived limits. An effective HoD will ensure that Music is an outstanding area of achievement, both within the school and against national benchmarks.

Main responsibilities of the post

• To be accountable for planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of KS3/KS4 provision in music.
• To teach to a very high standard to both KS3 and KS4 where required.
• To be accountable for high standards of learning, student progress, improved attainment and support and challenge students.
• To comply with the range of duties and responsibilities of teachers as set out in the current School Teachers\' Pay and Conditions document.

If you are successful in joining this client you will be part of a structured, committed and hardworking team. They prefer candidates who are organised, friendly, and who possess a positive work ethic. Having a few good ideas is always welcome throughout the school.

They offer excellent staff support and leadership development, good career progression opportunities and a friendly and dedicated approach to school leadership. They have excellent benefits, to name a few would be free gym membership, fee healthy meals, cycle to work scheme, punctually and attendance bonus, social events, briefings and many other perks.

The school is conveniently situated close to two tube stations, making it very accessible from most areas of London.

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