Head of Music
About This Role
To ensure that the Music curriculum is creative, innovative and that schemes of work are aspirational and contain clear differentiation, updating regularly.
To plan and organise the opportunities for musical performances across the age groups throughout the year.
Promote Music throughout the School and organise and deliver an innovative programme of extra-curricular activities, including choirs and musical ensembles.
To contribute to the development of pupils who are able, gifted and talented in Music.
To oversee the organisation and delivery of peripatetic music lessons, liaising with staff and managing the rooming for timetabled lessons.
To contribute to the assembly programme.
To market the Music Department through the use of school’s online platforms to showcase pupil work and examples of excellent practice.
To be responsible for the Music Department budget, including planning, recording and reviewing expenditure as appropriate.
To raise the attainment of students in Music.
To implement and deliver an appropriate Music curriculum for students and to support student progress.
To analyse departmental data and plan effective teaching and intervention strategies for key groups.
To liaise with colleagues to ensure continuity of provision across Key Stage 2 and 3.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Music teacher.
To support the Head of Faculty in the leadership
of Music.