At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a thriving Music department and inspire students across all ability ranges.
- Company: Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent CPD opportunities, and employee well-being benefits.
- Other info: Engaging environment with a strong focus on extra-curricular activities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on students' musical journeys.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching music and leading a small team.
The predicted salary is between 5730 - 5730 £ per year.
The Trust Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has a vacancy for a maternity cover for Head of Music at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form from January 2027 to August 2027. This will be further reviewed and could be extended to December 2027.
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form's latest Ofsted report of November 2023 rates the school as Outstanding in all five areas, maintaining our Outstanding status from the Ofsted inspection of 2013. In September 2023 we moved into a newly built, bespoke school on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth. The school is well resourced to support the delivery of the subject. The post holder will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development. Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective and resourceful in their learning.
The Role and Department
The Music department is busy and thriving with a total of three teachers. We are an Incorporated Society of Musicians Bronze Award department as well as a Music Mark department. We were nominated by the Warwickshire Music Hub to become a Music Mark department in recognition of the value and commitment the school has placed on music education. We have a close working relationship with the Warwickshire Music Hub who deliver our in school instrumental lessons. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is the Central Area hub for rehearsals and performances for Warwickshire Music ensembles. The subject is popular at GCSE where we follow the Eduqas specification. In addition to GCSE, we also deliver the NCFE Technical Award in Music Technology at Key Stage 4. This area is expanding with the delivery of Music Technology A Level this academic year so an experience of teaching Music Technology would be advantageous but not essential.
Our flourishing extra-curricular programme includes our School Orchestra, Choirs, brass and jazz ensembles, Music Technology club, Rock Up and Glee Rub (run in conjunction with the Drama department). These ensembles all perform in our termly concerts in addition to selected soloists. The Music department works very closely with the Drama department to put on our annual whole school productions. Past productions include Grease, Legally Blonde, Our House, The Wizard of Oz, Oh What a Lovely War, Matilda and Little Shop of Horrors! A continued commitment to support our extra-curricular programme will be required. We regularly attend live music performances, to include BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, local Jazz Jam sessions and we have ties with local recording studios.
Past students of Kenilworth School and Sixth Form have studied music at The Royal College of Music, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Edinburgh University and Durham University to name a few. The successful applicant should be aspirational, creative, dynamic, innovative and have a genuine engaging enthusiasm for the teaching and learning of music. As a Head of Music, you should be able to teach music across all ability ranges from Key Stage 3 to 5 and lead a small department with two other teachers of music.
We can offer you:
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school
- A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture
- A dedicated and forward looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students
- Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning
- A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate
- Employee well-being benefits via our healthcare programme to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, a laptop, on-site parking and electric car charging points, plus use of an on-site fitness suite
Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026 at 12 noon
Head of Music (Maternity Cover) employer: Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a vibrant school community. Located in a welcoming environment, the school offers unique advantages such as a strong sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form Recruitment Team
