A Secondary school in Croydon are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Music. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students and staff alike, shaping the future of music education in our vibrant and forward-thinking community.
Key Responsibilities:
To lead, manage, and develop the subject area, raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area.
To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range, facilitating a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial, and physical resources within the department.
To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Qualifications & Experience
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training
Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
Have good communication skills in speec...