Teacher - Head of Music
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
The Sir John Colfox Academy is looking for a Teacher - Head of Music to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (M1 to UP3)
In addition a TLR 2.1 is offered for Head of Music.
This job is Full Time for 1265 annual hours.
It is offered on a Permanent basis .
Approximate start date 01-Sep-2025.
Lead the Future of Music – Head of Music Vacancy at The Sir John Colfox Academy TLR 2.1
Are you an inspiring music educator ready to take the lead?
The Sir John Colfox Academy, a high-achieving school on the stunning Jurassic Coast in Dorset, is seeking a passionate and driven Head of Music to lead our thriving music department and collaborate closely with our Leader of Drama and Performing Arts.
About Us
At Colfox, we believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Music is central to our school’s identity, and we are proud of our dynamic and inclusive curriculum that spans from Key Stage 3 to A-Level, including Music Technology and instrumental tuition.
We’ve built strong connections with the community and our students regularly take part in performances, workshops, and local cultural events. From whole-school productions and music showcases to performances at Bridport Arts Centre and community festivals – music is truly alive at Colfox.
Your Role
As Head of Music, you will:
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Lead and develop the music curriculum and extracurricular music across all key stages
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Champion musical opportunities for all students, regardless of background or ability
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Work closely with the Leader of Drama and Performing Arts to deliver outstanding whole-school productions and performance events
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Inspire a team of staff and peripatetic teachers with a clear vision for musical excellence
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Implement effective therapeutic strategies to support this
Why Join Colfox?
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Leadership Opportunity – Shape the future of Music at a supportive and forward-thinking academy
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Creative Collaboration – Work in partnership with Drama and Performing Arts to create unforgettable cross-curricular experiences
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Enriched Student Life – Be part of a culture where music and performance are celebrated
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Professional Development – Access to leadership support and training within our Trust
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Vibrant Location – Bridport is an artsy coastal town with festivals, live music venues, and a warm, creative community
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Amanda Tuck on 01308 422291 or by emailing recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org
About our School
Set in a stunning location overlooking Bridport and the surrounding rolling hills, the Sir John Colfox Academy was built in 1999 and offers a lovely environment for staff to work in and where students can achieve their maximum potential.
‘Inspiring learners, Achieving Excellence is our aim’, and we are proud of our wonderful team of teaching and support staff who do their very best to bring this to life for all of our students.
Whilst we are very proud of our record of excellent exam results, and our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, we believe a first class education is about much more than this, and aspire for all our students to have a school experience that gives them access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.colfox.org/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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