Head of Music/Deputy Faculty Leader (Performing Arts and Sport)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9DP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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Role: Head of Music/Deputy Faculty Leader (Performing Arts and Sport) – Mossley Hollins High School
Pay Scale: MPR/UPR (£34,069 - £52,835) + TLR 2c (£8,913)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 October 2026 (8:00am)
Interview Date: 15 October 2026
Start Date: 1 January 2027
What the school offers its staff
Mossley Hollins High School is seeking to appoint a talented Head of Music / Deputy Faculty Leader (Performing Arts and Sport). This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious, oversubscribed school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, staff development and wellbeing.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for Music, ideally with expertise in brass band performance. The successful candidate will lead Music whilst also playing a key leadership role within the Performing Arts and Sport Faculty, supporting the drive for high standards in teaching, learning and student achievement.
You will be an enthusiastic and credible leader who can inspire students and colleagues, promote excellence within Music, and contribute to the wider development of the faculty and school community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• A passion for Music and the ability to engage, challenge, and motivate students across KS3 and KS4.
• A strong track record of securing excellent progress and attainment outcomes in Music.
• The ability to lead and develop others, driving continuous improvement across the faculty.
• A commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
• Alignment with the school’s values of Manners, Hard Work, and Honesty.
At Mossley Hollins, we value flexibility and support our staff through flexible PPA and working arrangements. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
If you are an ambitious and committed educator who wants to make a meaningful difference as part of a forward-thinking school, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Interested applicants should complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/mossley-hollins-vacancies
Completed applications should be returned to: hr@mossleyhollins.com or Human Resources Department, Mossley Hollins High School, Huddersfield Road, Mossley, via Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL5 9DP
Commitment to safeguarding
Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.