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Head of Department - Music

United Kingdom, Southampton · Job Posted June 10, 2026

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An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing in September 2026 or January 2027. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Head of Music to lead the continued development of our music curriculum and wider extra-curricular provision. We are ambitious about raising the profile of music and increasing participation across the academy. This role includes responsibility for organising and developing our extra-curricular music opportunities, including the coordination of peripatetic music teachers, alongside delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. Leading and developing our KS4 BTEC students further. The successful candidate will play a key role within our collaborative Creative Arts Team, working closely with colleagues in dance, drama and art to contribute to and lead on the musical elements of school productions and performances, providing enriching opportunities for students to showcase their talents and engage with the arts beyond the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and creative leader to take on a small department, with the autonomy to shape and grow the subject, broaden student participation and strengthen the impact of music across the school.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the continued development of music curriculum and wider extra-curricular provision
  • Organise and develop extra-curricular music opportunities including coordination of peripatetic music teachers
  • Deliver a high-quality and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Lead and develop KS4 BTEC students
  • Work closely with colleagues in dance, drama and art
  • Contribute to and lead on musical elements of school productions and performances
  • Provide enriching opportunities for students to showcase their talents and engage with the arts beyond the classroom
  • Take on a small department with autonomy to shape and grow the subject

Requirements

  • Passionate and dynamic leader
  • Ability to lead development of music curriculum and extra-curricular provision
  • Responsibility for organising and developing extra-curricular music opportunities including coordination of peripatetic music teachers
  • Delivering high-quality and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Leading and developing KS4 BTEC students
  • Ability to work closely with colleagues in dance, drama and art
  • Ability to contribute to and lead on musical elements of school productions and performances
  • Motivated and creative leader
  • Ability to speak fluent and spoken English

What we offer

  • Exceptional CPD offer (weekly Academy-wide and department-based CPD, termly Trust-based CPD)
  • Pre-planned, fully resourced, Trust-wide curriculum with autonomy to adapt
  • Streamlined, personalised feedback and assessment policy
  • Fully-funded National Professional Qualifications
  • Access to iPad for all staff and students
  • Career progression within Trust and region
  • Flexible working
  • Sunshine days
  • Two week autumn half terms
  • Sabbatical opportunities
  • Eye Care vouchers
  • National Cycle to Work scheme
  • Hybrid car schemes
  • Health Shield Cash Plan (including 24/7 GP access, dental, eye-care, physiotherapy, chiropody)
  • Confidential Counselling services

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