Salary: Mainscale (T1 to T9) £32,916 to £51,047

plus TLR 2B £5,689 per annum

Permanent

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Head of Music.  Harper Green School is a larger than average secondary school, and is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust.

Are you: an accomplished musician who is a creative, inspirational and adaptable leader?  If so we would like hear from you as to how you would lead our Music Department;

Harper Green is looking for its Head of Music to;

• be an excellent practitioner with an openness to new and innovative ideas
• have high expectations of standards and achievement for staff and students
• be flexible, collaborative & resilient
• be an accomplished musician with a proven track record of curriculum design to improve student outcomes
• contribute to the school’s extracurricular programme
• have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself be a positive role model

      In return we will offer you;

• an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body. 
• ambitious motivated students and supportive parents
• enthusiastic, willing and professional staff
• a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust
• a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 4^th March 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9^th March 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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