Head of Music – Inspire Musical Excellence in Haringey

Unleash your passion for music and lead a dynamic department as Head of Music at a highly regarded secondary school in Haringey. This influential position offers a chance to shape the creative journey of ambitious students, elevate performing arts, and ignite a lifelong love of music across the school. If you are driven by outstanding achievement, creative collaboration, and transformative teaching, this is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

In this Head of Music role, you will be immersed in an environment brimming with both tradition and innovation. As the cultural heart of the school, you'll curate an exceptional musical curriculum, spearhead dynamic ensembles, and connect with a team of talented educators. Expect high-calibre CPD, regular concerts, and inspirational networking that will accelerate your professional impact and enrich your career portfolio. This school prides itself on nurturing both educators and students, championing professional growth, and cultivating a culture of academic and creative excellence.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Music: Lead a vibrant, forward-thinking music department
• Salary: From £170 - £210 per day – competitive for top-tier practitioners
• Location: Centrally located in thriving, diverse Haringey
• Ofsted: Consistently graded 'Good to Outstanding' in all categories
• Exceptional ongoing CPD, advanced musical resources, MAC suites & music tech
• Designed for outstanding teachers, experienced leaders, or ambitious ECTs
• Excellent rehearsal spaces, supportive SLT, and partnerships with professional musicians

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering an innovative music curriculum at Key Stages 3-5
• Directing school concerts, ensembles, and whole-school musical events
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a talented team of music staff
• Developing enrichment opportunities in choir, orchestra, studio production
• Driving cross-curricular arts collaborations and community performances
• Tracking progress and securing exceptional musical outcomes for all pupils

Ideal "Head of Music" for this Haringey School:

• UK-trained educator with QTS and recent secondary classroom experience
• Good or Outstanding recent references with evidence of strong results
• Outstanding subject knowledge: music theory, performance, and technology
• Fiercely creative, inspiring, and driven by student achievement
• Confident leading, mentoring, and empowering colleagues
• ECTs welcomed who demonstrate exceptional talent and vision

Why Join This Haringey School?:

• Supportive leadership and culture focused on high performance
• State-of-the-art music suites, rehearsal rooms, and digital resources
• Dynamic, multicultural pupil cohort passionately engaged in the arts
• Unrivalled opportunities for creative expression and career progression
• Access to industry workshops, artist residencies, and citywide networks
• A vibrant community where music is celebrated, valued, and central to school life

Take centre stage as the next Head of Music in one of Haringey’s most inspiring schools. This is your chance to accelerate your career and drive genuine, creative transformation. Applications are welcomed immediately — seize this premier opportunity to conduct, inspire, and lead!

How to Apply

Ready to shape the musical future at an innovative all-through school in Haringey? Seize this opportunity before it’s gone—submissions are reviewed as soon as they arrive and interviews are already underway. If you’re passionate, qualified, and eager for a leadership challenge, submit your application today so you don’t miss out.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!