Assistant Head of Community Music Service and Primary Advisor for Music
We are looking for an Assistant Head of Service and a Primary Music Advisor to lead our primary music provision. The Community Music Service (CMS) seeks a dedicated and innovative musician to join our successful team.
We are seeking musicians or teachers with extensive experience across various classroom and instrumental styles, and the capability to lead ensembles and choirs. Applicants must possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have prior senior leadership or management experience in a Music Service or School. The role includes teaching within an instrument specialism for an agreed portion of the week. A thorough understanding of the National Plan for Music Education and the Music Hub Investment Plan is essential. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven track record of pupil progression in primary education from EYFS to Key Stage 2. If you are enthusiastic about working for a thriving music service and passionate about teaching music and inspiring young people, we invite you to apply.
The post grade requires some after school, weekend and holiday working periods.
The working window for the Community Music Service is Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm.
How to Apply
Interview location: Community Music Service, The Music Centre, Fanshawe Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 5QA
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including Disclosure check (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).
About the Provider
Barking and Dagenham Community Music Service
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) Music Education Hub (MEH) will work with a partnership of local, regional and national providers, schools in the borough, the Bridge organisation - A New Direction, and subject associations to deliver the National Plan for Music Education (NPME).
