Head of Music
We are looking for a passionate Head of Music to help shape our pupils into the leaders of tomorrow. Could that be you?
The successful candidate will be an inspirational and experienced educator to lead our Music department, providing strategic direction, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning for pupils of all ages. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for Music, committed to nurturing curiosity, innovation, and academic achievement among our students.
About Beechwood School
Beechwood is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 -18, which comprises of a Pre-Prep, Preparatory and Senior School. It is a thriving, happy and purposeful place where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured.
Our students thrive in an exceptionally positive learning environment and our small class sizes mean that the teaching workload is more manageable. Our students’ excellent behaviour and enthusiasm make every lesson a pleasure.
About The Role and You
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: September 2025
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide visionary leadership to Prep and Senior School, aligning departmental goals with the school’s mission and values.
- Implementing and delivering Music lessons of an excellent standard to pupils in the class, enabling all pupils to benefit from the learning.
- Preparing lesson plans and learning materials to facilitate positive pupil development, as well as assessments that can accurately determine pupils progress and ways in which you can facilitate pupil development.
- Fostering a learning environment and educational structures that allow for a child to flourish as a ‘whole person’, not only in the academic sense.
- Oversee curriculum planning, development, and implementation across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring high standards and alignment with national frameworks.
- Preparing lesson plans and learning materials to facilitate positive pupil development, as well as assessments that can accurately determine pupils progress and ways in which you can facilitate pupil development.
- Fostering a learning environment and educational structures that allow for a child to flourish as a ‘whole person’, not only in the academic sense.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A degree in Music, or a relevant field
- Experience working with children of various ages, unleashing their creativity.
- Proven track record of outstanding teaching and leadership experience.
- Experience with curriculum development
Why Work at Beechwood School?
- Competitive staff remuneration
- Small class sizes
- Ability to engage in a collaborative learning community
- Coaching development
- Teaching and learning focus
- Pastoral development
- Bursary for dependent children
- Refer a friend scheme
- Wellness programme
- Access to life assurance ( 3 x annual salary)
- Free lunch provided
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Exceptional grounds and facilities
- Mentorship programme
To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.
If you are enthusiastic about leading the department and shaping young minds and nurturing a love of Music education, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
To apply to this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beechwood School.
Beechwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
