Head of Music

Overview

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Required for: April 2026

(Part Time will also be considered for the right candidate)

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal growth with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Health Cash Plan, covering healthcare, lifestyle and retail benefits, and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.

Our pledge to all our academy staff, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more.

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself.

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

The role

As an engaging teacher with a passion for music, you will create a creative, supportive and motivating classroom. You’ll inspire and challenge your students so that they develop into confident musicians and achieve their individual potential. Your love of teaching will extend beyond the classroom into our enrichment programme: running weekly rehearsals and organising performance opportunities will give you the chance to spend more time making music alongside the students and to embed the culture of musical engagement across the academy.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful academy. We are driven by a forward thinking philosophy and a vibrant, positive culture. In a friendly and welcoming school, with supportive colleagues, you’ll be able to make a real impact on our academy, and on the lives our students.

Our music department is well-resourced with a large collection of orchestral and pop instruments; we have a class set of keyboards, djembe drums and ukuleles and also a full set of steel pan drums. Our three main classrooms are varied and suitable for different activities and are complimented by 5 purpose built practice room spaces, each with instruments. We have a fully equipped recording studio, as well as two mac suites with Logic Pro and Sibelius 7. The technology in the theatre is also of a high standard, meaning performances can be produced to a very good level, and enhanced effectively by lighting and visuals.

About You

You’re an inspirational practitioner, knowledgeable regarding the curriculum, and have the energy and positivity to help our students to achieve. Pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic, you bring the innovation and commitment to teach Music across all key stages.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Leah Goacher, Assistant Principal on 01536 515644 or LeahGoacher@kba.uk.

Subject Music

ContractType Permanent

StartDate 01.04.2026

ClosingDate 01.02.2026