Head of Music

Head of Music
Permanent

Salary: Mainscale (T1 to T9) £32,916 to £51,048
plus TLR 2B (£5,689)

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Head of Music. Harper Green School is a larger than average secondary school, and is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust.

Are you: an accomplished musician who is a creative, inspirational and adaptable leader? If so we would like hear from you as to how you would lead our Music Department;

Harper Green is looking for its Head of Music to;

be an excellent practitioner with an openness to new and innovative ideas
have high expectations of standards and achievement for staff and students
be flexible, collaborative & resilient
be an accomplished musician with a proven track record of curriculum design to improve student outcomes
contribute to the school’s extracurricular programme
have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself
be a positive role model

In return we will offer you;

an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
ambitious, motivated students and supportive parents
enthusiastic, willing and professional staff
a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust
a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is available from the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

To apply, please click on the link and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9th March 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The 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 Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.