Head of Music - Outstanding Lambeth School - September 2025

An exceptional secondary school in Lambeth is searching for a Head of Music to join their team on a permanent basis in September. Unlike most schools, you will have a solid department of four (including yourself) leading on high-quality Music teaching and learning across KS3-KS5. Additionally, you will work closely with the Head of Performing Arts (Drama) to collaborate on whole-school performances, expanding the impact you can make as Head of Music.

The Headteacher is eagerly looking for a Head of Music with a minimum three years teaching experience, as well as the ability to teach & play numerous instruments. You will benefit from state of the art music suites, attentive, well behaved pupils and a popular uptake of Music at both GCSE & A Level.

Please read full details of this Head of Music position before applying:

Job Description - Head of Music

Head of Music
Teaching and leading KS3-KS5 Music
Full time position with reduced timetable for leadership duties
Leading a team of 4, including a trainee teacher, ECT2 and experienced Music Teacher.
MPS/UPS Inner London + TLR2C 8700
September 2025 start
Permanent Contract

Candidate Specification - Head of Music

Qualified Music Teacher with UK QTS
Experience teaching in an inner city school beneficial
Minimum three years experience teaching Music
Previous TLR/responsibility not essential. Most importantly, you will be a strong teacher that can lead and model with outstanding practice
Multiskilled musician

School Information - Head of Music

Ofsted Outstanding, 11-18 school
Mixed Sex
Strong results across the board
Popular uptake of both GCSE and A Level Music
Excellent music suites
Based in Lambeth, SW London

If you're a strong Music Teacher / Head of Music interested in this Head of Music position for September, please apply today.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted (confidentially) within 12hrs to discuss the school in greater detail before progressing your application further.

Head of Music - Outstanding Lambeth School - September 2025

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