Head of Music (Fixed term)

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective and innovative Head of Music (Maternity Leave) to lead and develop the work and success of the Music department. The Music department is well established, resourced and produces positive outcomes for our students. We wish to appoint a leader with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students and one that can take the curriculum forward to the next stage. To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will: teach to GCSE Grade 9 and A Level A* standard ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme be passionate about diversity and inclusion demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school. In return, we will offer you: a school where students behaviour is excellent because they are keen to learn and progress a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. Last summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.97 (4 Matrix analysis) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.08 a school where workload is taken seriously because leaders care about staff wellbeing a school where we will be opening our new 6th Form provision in September 2026 opening up lots of new opportunities the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school. a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities. the opportunity to join an expanding and thriving department in our vibrant Catholic school an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete