Job Description

Twynham School

Dorset
32,916 - 51,048 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

Plus TLR of 3,527 (FTE)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

15 October 2025

Job overview

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About the Post

We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Subject Leader of Music (Academic) to join our highly successful Music department. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to join an already high-performing subject area and to support the vision for excellence.

This post would suit an inspirational colleague looking to join an exceptional music department, working in conjunction with the Subject Leader of Music (Extra-Curricular) to drive the department forward, providing world class opportunities for our students. The opportunity to be part of the team which works across two schools and two different contexts offer unrivalled career development for an aspirational colleague.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

About the Schools and our Music Department

The Twynham TGS music department has an outstanding reputation in the local community and has recently been appointed as one of the Lead Schools in BCP for the local music hub. The music department is an integral part of the school and a key player in the Twynham Learning Trust.







At Twynham School, the department is equipped with four large classrooms, including two Mac suites, running Logic Pro X, four practice rooms, a recording studio and performing spaces on site. At TGS, there are two classrooms including a Mac suite and four practice rooms. There are currently 65 students taking GCSE music as well as 20 students taking A-Level Music and Music Technology. There are 14 clubs and rehearsals that run each week, led by our four fantastic music teachers and our peripatetic staff. We perform an annual musical production in partnership with the Performing Arts department. Twynham School runs a music scholarship for 50 of our strongest musicians, providing free instrument lessons, instrument hire and a wide range of performing opportunities. 180 students have instrument and singing lessons each week. TGS is a MiSST school, providing a free classical instrument and specialist tuition for every student in Key Stage 3, as well as incredible performing opportunities in world-renowned venues. Students from Twynham TGS perform at more than 25 school concerts, events and showcases each year and have a fantastic reputation in the local community. Our Christmas concert and recitals are held at the Christchurch Priory, we take part in several local music competitions and jazz band and others regularly perform at local events e.g. Christchurch food festival, proms on the bandstand, busking at Christmas.


This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

What do our parents say about Twynham School?


"The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."


"Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."

What do our students say?


"I feel safe at Twynham School."


"I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."


"I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"

What do our staff say?


"I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."


"There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."

Who we are looking for


We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

Lead the Music department's academic and curriculum development as part of an aspirational organisation with a vision for world class education Further improve the already strong outcomes for students in Music Work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives Contribute to the further development of a high performing department, in the school and the MAT


You are likely to be someone who:

Is an exceptional classroom teacher and a strong leader Has a proven track-record of improving outcomes for students Understands how to enable students to achieve at the highest level Has an understanding of effective pedagogy and a commitment to evidence

informed improvement

Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
Inspection report
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About

Twynham School

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Twynham School

Sopers Lane, Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF
United Kingdom

+44 1202 486 237

Executive Headteacher's Welcome

Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.



I feel incredibly honoured to lead such a remarkable school. At Twynham we care about the individual and pride ourselves in the warmth of our community in which all of our students feel valued. Of course examination results matter and at Twynham our students consistently achieve excellent results in all areas giving them access to far-reaching opportunities. However this is just one aspect of Twynham and students are supported to show ambition both within and beyond the classroom.

Mr Matthew Woodville

Executive Headteacher

Curriculum

Underpinning our philosophy of being 'ambitious for all our students' is a broad, balanced, relevant and exciting curriculum which ensures continued progression and development, both academic and personal. We hope that it will enable students to leave school with strong morals, a tolerant and enquiring mind and a positive, well-rounded outlook.

Teaching School

Two Rivers Institute is the new name for Twynham Teaching School. Our drivers are quality, value and a research informed approach to professional practice in schools. Our mission is to facilitate and provide professional learning opportunities for colleagues in both the Twynham Learning family of schools as well as those in the wider educational community spanning Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire.

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