Head of Music

The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Music for September 2025. This is a permanent post and will be considered on a full-time or part-time basis. The ability to teach GCSE and A-level Music is essential. A strong degree in Music is sought, although candidates with a degree in a closely related discipline are welcome to apply. The Music department at WKGS is an exciting place to work, and we are looking for a creative individual to lead with passion and determination to further promote a love of music amongst the student body, driving engagement with the subject both inside and outside the classroom. All students study Music from Years 7 - 9 when they can then choose to continue with their studies of Music as an optional choice at GCSE level. At GCSE, students study the Pearson Music specification and follow a two-year KS4 programme. At A-Level, students follow the AQA specification where they have twelve 50-minute lessons per fortnight. Students achieve highly in their curricular and extracurricular endeavours with students averaging a grade 8 at GCSE and a grade A at GCE level in 2024. There are numerous clubs and ensembles offered and a host of performance opportunities compliment this. The department also runs a variety of trips each year, along with organising visiting speakers, in order to enhance and develop each students' learning experience. West Kirby Grammar School is a very successful selective girls' School with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are over 1200 students on roll and results are outstanding. In 2024, a Progress 8 score of +0.42 was achieved and 51% of results were at grades 9-7, with 15% of all grades being at grade 9. At A-level, 61% of grades were A

• -B with the average grade achieved being a B.
Further information and an application form are available to download on the School's website or by contacting the School on . A completed application form and letter addressing the content of the person specification, which should be no longer than two sides of A4, should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher. Closing date: 9am on Thursday 1 May 2025. Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 7 May 2025. WKGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Music for September 2025. This is a permanent post and will be considered on a full-time or part-time basis. The ability to teach GCSE and A-level Music is essential. A strong degree in Music is sought, although candidates with a degree in a closely related discipline are welcome to apply.

The Music department at WKGS is an exciting place to work, and we are looking for a creative individual to lead with passion and determination to further promote a love of music amongst the student body, driving engagement with the subject both inside and outside the classroom. All students study Music from Years 7 - 9 when they can then choose to continue with their studies of Music as an optional choice at GCSE level. At GCSE, students study the Pearson Music specification and follow a two-year KS4 programme. At A-Level, students follow the AQA specification where they have twelve 50-minute lessons per fortnight. Students achieve highly in their curricular and extracurricular endeavours with students averaging a grade 8 at GCSE and a grade A at GCE level in 2024. There are numerous clubs and ensembles offered and a host of performance opportunities compliment this. The department also runs a variety of trips each year, along with organising visiting speakers, in order to enhance and develop each students' learning experience. West Kirby Grammar School is a very successful selective girls' School with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are over 1200 students on roll and results are outstanding. In 2024, a Progress 8 score of +0.42 was achieved and 51% of results were at grades 9-7, with 15% of all grades being at grade 9. At A-level, 61% of grades were A
• -B with the average grade achieved being a B.