Head of Department - Music

Ref: SCH- NALP-0045
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: 24/06/2025 12:00 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 Head of 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 01325 380815 or by e-mail to jtattersall@longfield.nalp.org.uk

 

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk


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
Good classroom practitioner at KS3 & KS4
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
Relevant Skills
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

Related Documents

Longfield - Head of Music, Job Outline and Person Specification, June 25 Head of Music - JOPS, June 25.docx Download

Safeguarding Information

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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Longfield Academy

Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT

Mr Justin Tattersall

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