Head of Music – Shape a Dynamic Department in Outstanding Enfield School

Energise your teaching career as Head of Music at an ambitious, forward-thinking secondary school in Enfield. This is a rare opportunity to redefine what Music means for hundreds of pupils and to set the cultural, creative heartbeat of an Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding environment. We’re seeking a visionary Head of Music: a passionate, results-driven teacher ready to lead, inspire, and champion music’s power in student lives.

Join an innovative, fully supported faculty where your impact will resonate beyond the classroom. As Head of Music, you'll drive ongoing curricular innovation, shape enriching extracurricular opportunities, and contribute directly to a culture that prizes creative achievement. Enjoy superb CPD, state-of-the-art facilities, and genuine autonomy to leave your mark while accelerating your professional growth amongst the sector’s brightest minds.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Music leading a thriving, ambitious department
• Inner London MPS1-6 salary: £40,317 – £52,300 per year
• Located in vibrant Enfield, North London – fast rail links and green spaces
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – a consistently high-performing school
• Rapid career progression – pathways to senior leadership for exceptional talent
• Ideal for experienced Music teachers with innovation and ambition
• Stunning music technology suite, practice spaces, and dedicated performance hall
• Exceptional CPD and networking with distinguished arts partners

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering a rich, progressive Music curriculum across KS3–KS5
• Leading and mentoring a dedicated team of Music staff
• Orchestrating dynamic ensembles, choirs, and school-wide concerts/events
• Building cross-curricular links, celebrating cultural diversity through music
• Cultivating student talent – preparing for GCSE, A-Level, and external competitions
• Initiating community partnerships to boost enrichment and exposure

Ideal Head of Music for this Enfield School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and inspiring leadership experience
• A record of Good or Outstanding classroom practice and references
• Fiercely passionate about inclusive, transformative music education
• Visionary thinking – eager to build, innovate, and set new standards
• Excellent communicator, motivator, and team builder
• ECTs with rich placement experience considered, if ambitious and driven
• Evidence of outstanding results in Music GCSE/A-Level preferred

Why Join This Enfield School?:

• Dynamic, creative arts faculty – music at the heart of the school’s DNA
• Purpose-built music block: rehearsal suites, digital recording labs, performance zones
• Unrivalled CPD – annual subject conferences, leadership qualifications, arts residency partnerships
• Inspirational, supportive SLT who value creativity and student achievement
• Warm, inclusive ethos – exceptional student behaviour and positive culture
• Opportunities to lead borough-wide events and regional collaborations

Your moment to set the agenda for musical excellence starts here. Take the reins as Head of Music and shape a legacy of artistic opportunity in one of Enfield’s most progressive schools. Applications reviewed daily – elevate your career and apply now.

How to Apply

Seize the chance to lead music education in a dynamic Enfield setting—our search for a Head of Music is moving fast. If you're ready to inspire across all age ranges and bring innovative ideas to life, send your application straight away. Selection is ongoing, and opportunities to interview may close soon—submit your interest without delay!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!