Head of Music

We are looking for our next inspiring Head of Music to lead a vibrant and valued department within our successful and inclusive school community.

Bishop Ramsey School is a Church of England secondary school committed to enabling every member of our community to flourish through our core values of Loving, Learning and Living . Our students achieve highly, and we are proud of the rich opportunities we provide both inside and beyond the classroom.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to shape the future of Music at Bishop Ramsey. The successful candidate will lead the department’s curriculum and extra-curricular programme, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and musical engagement across the school.

Music plays an important role in the life of the school, including concerts, productions, ensembles and the annual Carol Service. The department benefits from well-equipped music teaching rooms, practice spaces and a dedicated music technology room , supporting a broad and engaging curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Music Department

• Ensure outstanding teaching and learning across Key Stages 3–5

• Lead curriculum development and raise student achievement in Music

• Manage and support music teaching staff and peripatetic teachers

• Lead and develop the school’s extra-curricular music programme, including concerts and performances

• Promote Music as a central part of the cultural life of the school

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Music education

• Has the ability to inspire students and staff alike

• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills

• Has experience of contributing to or leading extra-curricular music activities

• Is committed to the values and ethos of a Church of England school

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applicants should complete the Support Staff Application Form, available on our website.

For further information about this vacancy , don't hesitate to get in touch with Joe Kennedy, Head of HR, on 01895 671082 or email [email protected]

To learn more and submit your application, visit our website by clicking the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday, 23rd March , with interviews expected to take place later that week.

Start date: September 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the application process before the stated closing date, so apply early.