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Head of Music

Head of Music

Hinchley Wood School

SW London/Surrey

Salary:
London Fringe plus TLR 2.3 (£6,215)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 February 2018

Job overview

From September 2018

If you are a talented, highly motivated musician with the energy, commitment, experience and vision to lead our Music Department we would love to hear from you.   

The department is a vibrant and exciting place to work and we are seeking someone to continue to develop the prominence of music as a key part of the life of the school.    

Hinchley Wood is an inclusive, high achieving and highly sought after school with 1,300 students on roll including 220 in our 6th form. Located on the borders of SW London, we pride ourselves on celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement.  In 2017 our Progress 8 score put us in the top 10% of schools nationally, and we are regularly in the 100 top performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.  

The Music Department is very well resourced with two teaching rooms, an additional ICT suite furnished with 20 new Apple Mac computers, a fully equipped recording studio and suite of practice rooms for our team of 12 peripatetic music teachers.  The work of the department is supported by a part-time administrator and a full-time music technician.    

This role is suitable for an experienced practitioner looking for a middle management role and able to take music to the next level in terms of academic performance, student participation and enjoyment.  We offer teaching staff at Hinchley Wood School: 

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale)  

• Two week Autumn half term and a minimum two week break over the Christmas period  

• Friday afternoon non-contact time  

• interest free travel/relocation loan  

• on site gym and

• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme.    


We welcome pre-application visits, please contact us on 020 8339 3902 or via email:   hmorey@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk   Application packs are available from our website http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk/243/vacancies     

Closing date for applications:               Tuesday 27th February 2018 (9am)  


Hinchley Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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About Hinchley Wood School

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+44 20 8398 7161

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Hinchley Wood School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school based in Surrey, for students between the ages of 11 and 18. It gained academy status in 2012 and multi academy status in 2019 - Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership.  In October 2019 Hinchley Wood Primary School joined the Partnership. 

Executive Headteacher

Ben Bartlett 

Values and Vision

Hinchley Wood School’s motto is “Caring for ourselves, each other, the environment and the future”. The school aims for every student to be determined to work hard, have independence and be confident. This will hopefully help them to grow as individuals. Teachers aim to make students enthusiastic about learning and are expected to help them achieve the best possible results and discover their talents. 

Ofsted report

“The students work exceptionally well together in this harmonious and cohesive community and achieve outstanding outcomes. This is as a result of the good teaching they receive, excellent interventions for those who underachieve and a well-structured curriculum with some innovative aspects. Personalised vocational and academic pathways, resulting from the school’s strong partnerships, effectively meet students’ needs and aspirations. The outstanding specialist curriculum in music has had a significant impact on raising achievement. Additionally, excellent care, guidance and support and detailed tracking of students’ progress ensure that all students are on track to achieve their potential. All students feel highly valued and safe.”

View Hinchley Wood School’s latest Ofsted report 

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