HOD Music - Barnet, North West London Are you a Music Teacher or Leader who is passionate about your subject, committed to progress and would like to take a step up and manage a faculty? Would you be keen on joining a school in North London with excellent facilities, a real 'family' atmosphere, and excellent training base to drive your career forward? Tradewind Recruitment are proudly partnering with this unique Barnet school in helping them find a committed and creative HOD who can take the department to new heights. Get in touch to find out more ASAP HOD Music - Barnet, North West London Ofsted 'Outstanding' school Strong progress 8 score and attainment in all areas Creative school with excellent arts and performing arts focus About the School - HOD Music - Barnet, North West London This Barnet school has a real community feel, and is easily accessible by public transport, with the added benefit of onsite parking too. They have seen a remarkable drive in attainment in recent years thanks to a strong leadership team and a relentless pursuit of high standards and progress. This hasn't however been at the expense of the values and atmosphere of the school, with visitors remarking how friendly, happy and supportive the school is to both students and staff alike The school ethos of respect and inclusion is evident throughout, with students who are bright, inquisitive and keen to learn, and teachers who enjoy what they do Their most recent OFSTED was 'Outstanding', and it is a school with a lot of pride in their students and wider community. Unsurprisingly they are oversubscribed on a yearly basis and staff turnover here is low with a loyal and engaged teaching base. About the Role - HOD Music - Barnet, North West London The school are looking for an innovative Teacher to lead the Music department to new heights. Ideally someone who is able to bring fresh ideas and thinks about how to promote a love of Music across the school. The Arts department is successful in a school that supports a lot of focus on arts, drama and music. The Performing Arts Team here has a lovely mix of experienced and newly qualifying teachers, and an atmosphere of all pulling together to bring fresh ideas and encourage innovation. You will be a qualified Teacher and either current, or aspiring Leader looking for a step up, with QTS who has experience of delivering 'Outstanding' lessons that inspire and engage. How to apply - HOD Music - Barnet, North West London Has this role captured your interest? If you would like to hear more about this, or other Drama/Music/Dance teaching or Leadership roles in North London, or discuss the schools we are working with and how we can help you, call Laura Snowden on (phone number removed) or email your CV to for immediate consideration To apply for this role you will need to: Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks CV must cover full work history Legal right to work in the UK Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most. We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK. Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer