Bishop Ramsey CE School

Hume Way, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8EE

Tel: 01895 639227

Email: recruitment@bishopramsey.school

Web: www.bishopramsey.school.org

Head of Music

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) plus TLR2b in recognition of extensive extra-curricular activities

Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Start Date: September 2026

We are looking for our next inspiring Head of Music to lead a vibrant and valued department within our successful and inclusive school community.

Bishop Ramsey School is a Church of England secondary school committed to enabling every member of our community to flourish through our core values of Loving, Learning and Living. Our students achieve highly, and we are proud of the rich opportunities we provide both inside and beyond the classroom.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to shape the future of Music at Bishop Ramsey. The successful candidate will lead the department’s curriculum and extra-curricular programme, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and musical engagement across the school.

Music plays an important role in the life of the school, including concerts, productions, ensembles and the annual Carol Service. The department benefits from well-equipped music teaching rooms, practice spaces and a dedicated music technology room, supporting a broad and engaging curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Music Department;

• Ensure outstanding teaching and learning across Key Stages 3-5;

• Lead curriculum development and raise student achievement in Music;

• Manage and support music teaching staff and peripatetic teachers;

• Lead and develop the school’s extra-curricular music programme including concerts and performances;

• Promote Music as a central part of the cultural life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Music education;

• Has the ability to inspire students and staff alike;

• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills;

• Has experience of contributing to or leading extra-curricular music activities;

• Is committed to the values and ethos of a Church of England school.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 23rd March, with interviews expected to take place later that week. We reserve the right to close the application process early.

Applicants should use the Teaching Staff Application form below. Applicant Packs can be found below.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HMus0326 by contacting: 01895671082 or recruitment@bishopramsey.school.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.