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Head of Music

Salary:     MPS TLR2c £8611
Hours:    Permanent
Location:    King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Closing date:    13.04.26 – 12 noon
Interview date:    TBC

 


Following the retirement of our current post holder, we are seeking a highly motivated and creative music specialist to lead our well resourced and ambitious department into its next exciting chapter.
We are looking for someone who can inspire pupils of all backgrounds and abilities, nurturing a love of music through dynamic teaching and innovative practice. With fully funded instrumental lessons, a thriving choir, and a strong foundation of excellent work already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to build on existing strengths and elevate our music provision even further.
If you are passionate about music, eager to develop young musicians, and ready to shape the future of our department, we would love to hear from you! 🎶

The successful candidate will:
•    Have strong subject knowledge and expertise
•    Have high expectations of students and what they can achieve
•    Have an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learning
•    A committed team player

We can offer you:
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    A modern, well-resourced environment
•    Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
•    Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils

About the Academy Trust
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552.  Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.  
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies.  Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.  
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above.  The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.   

How to Apply
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be obtained from: 
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham B26 2RZ. 
Tel: 0121 647 2471. 
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Or through our website using the links at the top of this page.

The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051

The Trust

King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Registered number 10654935. Registered office: Foundation Office, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UD. Tel: 0121 472 1147. https://kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk

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