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HEAD OF MUSIC

Full Time

MPS / UPS  (Outer London) + TLR 2b

Required for September 2025, a well-qualified, skilled and creative Head of Music to lead the development of the subject in this lively and high-achieving girls’ selective school.  Our Music Department attracts high levels of participation and plays an invaluable role in school life.  We are committed to building the profile of the Arts in the school and seek an inspirational teacher who will boost recruitment to examination courses, showcase the diversity of musical talent here and actively involve all students in music making, fostering an enjoyment of participation and building confidence in composition and performance.

The teacher appointed to lead this department will have an inclusive vision for Music and the ability to direct choirs and conduct a variety of instrumental groups.

In its recent Ofsted inspection Quality of Education and Sixth Form Provision at Woodford were judged ‘outstanding’ (November 2022).  WCHS encourages a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we provide a friendly working environment and offer established programmes of teacher induction and CPD.

Applications can be submitted by post or email (recruitment@woodford.redbridge.sch.uk) and must include the completed London Borough of Redbridge application form.  Applications by CV will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Closing date for applications:   Tuesday 6th May 2025 (9am)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

  • Woodford 100 Years
  • Investors in Careers
  • Equally Safe
  • 360 degree Safe Award
  • ASGS
  • Healthy School
  • Research Mark
  • TFL Award-Gold
  • TFL Kitemark
  • The Leaders Council
  • School Leadership Programme
  • The English PTI
  • History PTI
  • The Two Subjects PTI
  • Internatiional Coalition for Girls School' s
  • Top 100 Stem School
  • Sunday Times London State School of the Year 2019
  • London School Music Excellence Award 2018
  • The Wellbeing Hub
  • IRIS SCHOOL 2024/25
  • The Parliamentary review
  • Carbon Literacy Project