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Second in Music – Thriving and Creative Secondary School – Bath, Somerset – September 2025 Start
Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2a
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
A vibrant and high-achieving secondary school in the heart of Bath is seeking an exceptional Second in Music to support the leadership and development of a flourishing Music Department. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a school with a rich musical tradition and an inclusive, student-centred ethos.
About the School
This school is celebrated for its creative energy, inclusive values, and commitment to a broad curriculum. Music plays a vital role in school life, with students regularly performing in concerts, festivals, and local events. Staff benefit from strong leadership, dedicated PPA time, and excellent CPD opportunities.
Music Department
The Music Department is one of the school’s strongest areas, offering GCSE and A-Level Music with consistent exam success. Facilities include a fully equipped recording studio, practice rooms, performance hall, and a suite of Apple Mac computers with professional-grade composition software.
Students take part in choirs, bands, orchestras, and songwriting clubs. The department is deeply involved in school productions and community music outreach.
Your Role
As Second in Music, you’ll support curriculum planning, teaching and learning development, and student engagement across KS3–KS5. You’ll work closely with the Head of Department to organise performances, manage extracurricular ensembles, and mentor new staff or ECTs.
Ideal Candidate
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A Music degree and QTS
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Experience teaching Music across all secondary key stages
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A strong grasp of both performance and composition teaching
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Ability to lead ensembles or direct musical productions
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Leadership potential and strong organisational skills
Why Apply?
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Lead in a high-profile, well-resourced Music Department
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Help shape a vibrant musical culture within the school
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Inspire students through teaching, performances, and creativity
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Join a supportive, high-achieving school with a rich arts ethos
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