Head of Music

HEAD OF MUSIC – PERMANENT

REQUIRED: JANUARY 2025 / ASAP

MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Denton Community College are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Music to lead the department and drive a successful team.

In collaboration with Northern Education Trust, Denton Community College has celebrated a significant leap in GCSE performance, marking a proud moment for students, staff, and the wider community. A notable 61% of students achieved a pass in both English and Maths, with 44% securing a strong pass in these core subjects. This achievement is projected to surpass the national average for the first time, reflecting an impressive 18% improvement in a single year. It is likely that Denton Community College will stand out as one of the most improved schools in the region. We are looking for dedicated teaching staff to join our continuing journey. 

Denton Community College provides a happy, confident and successful learning community where students and staff are valued and challenged to achieve their personal best.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Music

·        Be a proven leader;

·        Be driven to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others;

• Be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses;
• Have the belief that every student can be successful and have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

In return, we offer:

• A professional, supportive and dynamic creative arts team;
• A personalised approach to your continuing professional development;
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment;
• High quality leadership development opportunities;
• State of the art buildings and facilities.

College Values: We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Denton Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. As this post involves engaging in daily regulated activity with children, any job offer made to the successful candidate will be conditional upon the completion of satisfactory pre-appointment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check for roles involving regulated activity. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the DBS, Denton Community College complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Rachel Marsland on 0161 336 2219 or email r.marsland@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk

Further information and an Applicant Information Pack can be found in the Staff Vacancies area of our website www.dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk

Please return the application form directly to the College using the

recruitment email address, recruitment@dentoncommunitycollege.org.uk ensuring

you complete the section on how you meet the Selection Criteria using no more

than 1500 words.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 6th September 2024.