We are seeking to appoint a highly effective and innovative Head of Music (Maternity Leave) to lead and develop the work and success of the Music department. The Music department is well established, resourced and produces positive outcomes for our students. We wish to appoint a leader with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students and one that can take the curriculum forward to the next stage.
To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will:
teach to GCSE Grade 9 and A Level A* standard
ensure your students make outstanding progress across all key stages
commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture
thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently
constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner
be committed to our comprehensive extra-curricular programme
be passionate about diversity and inclusion
demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the school.
In return, we will offer you:
a school where students behaviour is excellent because they are keen to learn and progress
a school where GCSE outcomes are consistently strong. Last summer our students achieved outstanding results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +.97 (4 Matrix analysis) and an Attainment 8 score of 55.08
a school where workload is taken seriously because leaders care about staff wellbeing
a school where we will be opening our new 6th Form provision in September 2026 opening up lots of new opportunities
the opportunity to join a very high achieving department in our vibrant Catholic school.
a department which has strong leadership and an excellent track record at supporting and developing new teachers and providing career progression opportunities.
the opportunity to join an expanding and thriving department in our vibrant Catholic school
an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
the chance to perform on a wider stage through our proud membership of the LSU group of schools, the Gaudete Trust and the Archdiocese of Southwark.
a personalised professional development programme delivered through twilight sessions and dedicated training days
St Catherine’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed girls’ school with high quality accommodation and resources. It is forward-thinking and enjoys great results. In Music our students follow the Eduqas GCSE course and Soundtrap for the GCSE coursework. The department is accommodated in a suite of two Music classrooms each fully networked with Clever Touch boards in our Arts block. We also have a suite of Music practice rooms.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Marie Foucher (Deputy Headteacher)
Key information
Start date: September 2026
Salary: Highly competitive and based on experience and potential (plus Outer London Weighting)
Visits: By arrangement
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 4th May 2026 – please note we may interview before the closing date for the right candidate.
To apply for this job please visit: www.stccg.co.uk.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.