Head of Music

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative Music teacher to deliver outstanding teaching and learning across the primary age range. The post holder will also work with class teachers, the Drama and Music departments to direct high quality productions and must be willing to contribute fully to the school's busy extra-curricular music programme. The ability to effectively track the progress of each child and to communicate articulately with parents is essential. 

This represents a wonderful opportunity for an outstanding candidate to articulate a clear musical vision and who will be responsible for leading the school in this curriculum area, which holds great importance in the life of our school. The post holder will have excellent knowledge in music performance and be able to direct large musical events and concerts. Experience in music technology and proficiency on the keyboard would be an advantage though by no means essential. 

Birchfield School is an independent preparatory school (ages 4 – 13) of 150 pupils set in the tranquil Shropshire countryside. Birchfield prepares its pupils for a range of top day and boarding senior schools and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum. 

The ability to offer additional subject teaching and/or girls’ games would be an advantage. Applications from NQTs looking for a dynamic arena in which to start their teaching career would be welcome. 

Birchfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check.