Head of Music (Adoption Leave Cover)

MPR/UPR + TLR 2b
Closing date: 09:00 Monday 23 February 2026
Required: March 2025
We have a unique opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Head of Music to lead teaching
and learning in Music at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Part-time or full-time candidates will be
considered.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to
further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school
as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.
Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for
Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established
programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and
Alpha Teacher Development. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional
development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach
and learn; creativity and innovation abound!
Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and
Barring Service.
All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter,
addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.

Download the Application Form here

Download the Job Description here

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