Head of Music

Interview Date – Tuesday, 19th May 2026!

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed Head of Music to lead and develop a vibrant Music Department within our secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate musician and educator to shape the future of music education in a school with a strong musical tradition and enthusiastic learners.

There is a strong musical tradition at Endon. Many pupils have been involved in extra-curricular activities over the years and pupils are keen to take part. A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the Music Department will be essential. Strong practical performing skills will be important and an interest in developing vocal work across the school. Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups in KS3. Each class is allocated a 100-minute lesson per fortnight. Class sizes vary with the average size being approximately 23-26 pupils.

Take-up for GCSE Music varies from year to year with current numbers in Year 10 standing at 20 pupils. All pupils at KS4 have three 100-minute lessons per fortnight.

Results at GCSE are consistently good and we currently following the Educa’s specification. Pupils studying GCSE Music are eligible for subsidised instrument tuition within the lessons programme

Endon High School is a high achieving school with excellent academic results and together we work exceptionally hard to attain the best possible results for every student.

Our mission is “To inspire confident learners and take them on a journey of opportunities throughout Endon High School so that they can thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally, within a happy and caring environment.

We expect all members of our school community to value: Curiosity, Determination and Kindness. To be ready, be respectful and be responsible. To believe in our motto ‘There is more in you".

We aspire to equip everyone with the knowledge, understanding, skills and qualities needed to achieve success at the highest level. Empowering every learner to go beyond their best and aim for excellence in everything they do, so that they may all follow a quality pathway after Endon High School and thrive in an ever-changing world.”

One of the many strengths of this school is the opportunity for students to take part in a wide variety of enrichment activities. There are many residentials, both in the UK and abroad. The school is also proud of its rich extended schools programme called the Endzone with numerous clubs and activities available each day for an hour after school.

Endon High is a vibrant, busy and happy school with a special atmosphere; where relationships between staff, students and parents/carers give our young people the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for a candidate that will buy into our ethos and values, knowing that there is more in them too.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons