Job Description
Download printable version
We are looking for an inspirational Head of Music to lead and manage the music department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality music education to our students including teaching AQA GCSE Music. This role involves planning and implementing the curriculum, overseeing the development of musical performances, and fostering a positive learning environment. The Head of Music will also mentor and support fellow music staff, coordinate departmental activities, and ensure the integration of music education with the overall school vision. Additionally, this position requires close collaboration with other departments and active involvement in school events and concerts.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join this happy, developing and innovative school. The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate individual who wishes to share their drive and motivation with young people.
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please email HR@thorpehallschool.co.uk
What can Thorpe Hall School offer?
- the opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences;
- the ability to develop a significantly broad portfolio;
- an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Who/what is Thorpe Hall School looking for?
- excellent leadership potential, strong management and communication skills demonstrable through your present role;
- the ability to communicate a clear vision for improving standards within the department;
- a capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success;
- a creative thinker with an ability and determination to secure high quality outcomes for all students;
- an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner with a passion for English and the ability to share this with students;
- a leader who places the well-being of all students first.
For further information on the position please download the Job Information Pack from My New Termhttps://mynewterm.com/jobs/115402/EDV-2025-THS-49510
Thorpe Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, enhanced DBS and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Information about the School
Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/