Head of Primary Music

About the role

Safa Community School, an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school with 2,640 students, is seeking a Head of Music to lead music across its Primary school (FS1 to Year 6). The successful candidate will set the vision for music, deliver outstanding teaching and build a vibrant musical culture of singing, performance, instrumental learning and enjoyment. The role is part of the school's strategic growth to meet rising enrolment and programme demand, and works closely with the Primary leadership team and secondary music colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop music provision, including music teachers and visiting or peripatetic instrumental staff
• Develop and communicate a vision and improvement plan, and take responsibility for departmental self-evaluation, standards of attainment and progress
• Manage the music budget, resources, instruments and teaching spaces
• Build strong links with Secondary music for a continuous, progressive experience
• Familiarise yourself with the DSIB inspection framework and lead music in demonstrating outstanding teaching and learning
• Design, review and deliver a sequenced music curriculum for FS1-Year 6 based on the UK National Curriculum, planning lessons, marking work and assessing progress
• Use data to inform teaching, intervene promptly, write reports, and consult with parents
• Maintain order and discipline, work with class and support teachers, and take part in CPD
• Lead and oversee performances (concerts, assemblies, productions, community events) and co-curricular music such as choirs, ensembles, orchestra and recorder groups
• Coordinate instrumental tuition and explore external partnerships, festivals, workshops and graded examination pathways
• Promote the department through the school website and social media
• Take part in policy and administrative meetings, mentor beginning teachers, and carry out other reasonable tasks

Required profile

• Degree and a recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching music in British curriculum schools, ideally in a Primary or all-through setting
• Experience leading music or a significant area of the curriculum, or readiness for a first leadership role
• Proven track record of leading choirs, ensembles and performances
• Understanding of assessment requirements and how Primary music prepares students for KS3 and beyond
• Willingness to take further training within or outside the school

Applications close on Friday 11 December 2026 via the TES/Schrole portal; only candidates with British curriculum music teaching experience will be considered. Applicants submit a full CV, a two-page cover letter and three referees, including a current employer. Interviews may happen at any stage, and a demonstration lesson is required.