Head of Music at Denefield School

  Expired


Expired
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/DS/71246
  Location
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)
Additional TLR 2A (£3412) or TLR 2B (£5,643) payable, depending on experience
  Closing Date
Midnight, 20th Jan 2025
  Start Date
1 September 2025
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC

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About this Role

Denefield is an ambitious, successful and over-subscribed school located in the western Reading suburb of Tilehurst, where student progress and attainment are in the top 20% of schools nationally. We offer first class opportunities and support for staff, regardless of career stage or experience.

We have excellent student behaviour based on respect, high expectations, trust, clarity and clear routines. Our students are happy, confident and polite.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic subject leader for Music. So, if you believe you have what it takes to excite students beginning their KS3 journey to the world of music and to inspire them to engage in further study at KS4 and 5 this may just be the role you are looking for.

We are looking for someone who is:

  •  an established teacher looking for a golden opportunity to lead and develop a forward-thinking music department within a highly successful Creative and Performing Arts Faculty. 
  • visibly passionate about music and has a keen interest in a wide range of music genres including contemporary.

In return we offer:

  • Outstanding professional development opportunities with an exceptional in-house annual training programme, enabling staff at all levels to follow a personalised programme linked to their needs and ambitions.
  • Support to take part in recognised leadership qualifications, including national professional qualifications for middle or senior leaders.
  • A strong, successful curriculum that produces excellent outcomes at KS4 and 5.
  •  Keen promotion and support of staff health and wellbeing. We work hard to ensure that staff have a positive work-life balance, aiming for only one after school event or meeting per week.
  •  A very supportive approach to flexible working and the benefits it provides.
  • Great benefits including: onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and subsidised canteen, welcoming and stimulating staff area, free flu vaccinations.

Completed applications should reach us by midnight on Monday 20 January.

Early applications are highly encouraged an d we reserve the right to call candidates to interview before the closing date.  

Visits to Denefield are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact our Headteacher, Mr Towill, via Mrs Ellison on 0118 941 3458 or email Headteacher@denefield.org.uk  



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