LIFE EDUCATION TRUST The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR Tel: 01708 447368 Web: www.fbaok.co.uk Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA Head of Music Hours: Full Time Contract Type : Permanent Salary: MPR /UPR TLR 2A £7,901 - possibly more for an exceptional candidate Required: September 2025 At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is ' To build great learning communities where children flourish '. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do : Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as ' Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of 0.4, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to lead our Music Department as the Head of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a department and subject area and to showcase your love of music and boundless creativity. The successful candidate will: Be visionary in shaping the Music Department and the musical life of the school Lead colleagues in delivering brilliant Music lessons, ensuring consistently high standards are achieved Lead on curriculum development in Music and plan creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment. Help shape the career development of the Music team, providing opportunities for professional growth and equitable access to relevant training Develop the profile of Music and performing arts within the school and local context Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our students and inspire young women with a passion for Music. Work collaboratively across the school The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. In return we can offer you: Welcoming and friendly colleagues A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including recently refurbished Music Rooms, a range of practice rooms and a Recording Studio. Brilliant and talented students A genuine commitment to creativity, examples of which are showcased through our farm, our art gallery and our own railway High quality CPD including NPQ and other further qualifications Opportunities to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4 Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS) Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more. A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route For further information about this role and details on how to apply click here. If you require further information, please email recruitmentlifeeducationtrust.com. Visits to the school are welcomed. Closing date: 9:00am, 7th March 2025 The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.