Springfield School · Portsmouth, South East
Head of Music Full Time or Part Time Considered Required for September 2026 Pay Scale MPR1 to UPR3; Salary £32,916 to £51,048 (FTE) TLR2b £5,872 Springfield is an inclusive and high performing 11-16 school, in which ‘leaders strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued’. Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’ across the board in April 2025. We are seeking a friendly, efficient, and enthusiastic leader with a passion for working with young people. The ideal candidate will bring excellent ICT and organisational skills, alongside ambition, strong qualifications, and high motivation. Ideally, you will be an experienced educator, able to deliver and develop a high quality Music curriculum to students of all abilities. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please telephone Ms Kelly (Head of School) at the school. Springfield School and The De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other background checks - including overseas checks, online searches, and verification of teachers’ status via the Department for Education’s website - will be carried out prior to any offer of employment Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday, 11 May 2026 Interview dates: week commencing 11 May 2026 Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.