Head of Music

We have an exciting, unique opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious Head of Music to lead our high-performing Music Department. Music at Sharnbrook is a successful and popular subject, with all students studying music at key stage three and many choosing to opt to study the subject at key stages four and five. Students are taught music in our fantastic, dedicated music centre, and we run a wide range of extra-curricular music provision, ensembles and groups, with music tuition available to students in all year groups, including our ‘rare instrument’ programme. The successful candidate will be a subject expert with excellent knowledge of the curriculum at all key stages. They will have the ability to inspire and guide a team of excellent teachers to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning to ensure the best student outcomes possible. A strong desire to work collaboratively across the academy to develop the school’s extra-curricular opportunities even further for students is essential.  

This is a full-time position, part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a knowledgeable, committed and experienced team
• Lead on the design and provision of an engaging curriculum and extra curricular programme 
• Work collaboratively across the academy and trust to further develop opportunities for students

The ideal candidate

• Have a strong educational background with evidence of CPD   
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence   
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’, solution focused attitude
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

Benefits of working for us include: 

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.

As well as the above we also offer:

• Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Unlimited value cycle to work scheme

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

Sharnbrook Academy is part of the successful Meridian Trust. The school is located in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their attitude for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff. 

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.