Head of Music / Music HOD

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Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Head of Music / Music HOD to join an independent school in Kensington & Chelsea (W14). This full time post will be available from September 2016 and has the strong possibility to become permanent for the right candidate.

About the Role:

• Head of Music / Music HOD


• Managing the implementation of the Music curriculum


• Developing and updating schemes of work in line with the National Curriculum


• Ensuring quality of teaching is kept to a high standard


• Starting in September 2016


• MPS salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

About the School:

• A beautiful independent school boasting excellent facilities including a gymnasium


• Separate Music room and additional classrooms for musical lessons


• Purpose built library soon to be completed, along with a new sixth form centre


• Field facilities available a short distance from the school


• Under a 10 minute walk from a well-connected rail station with links to the over ground and southern lines

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Education/ PGCE / or equivalent teaching degree


• Good honours degree in Music


• Proven experience teaching the UK curriculum teaching to A Level


• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)


• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school’s community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:

• Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND


• Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience


• Regular social events


• Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to quoting Job Reference number RXN1315.

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and conditions apply).

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.