Head of Music

An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to join our team as the Head of Music. This is a permanent, full-time Middle Leadership post, commencing in September 2024.

We are seeking an outstanding colleague who has the drive and ambition to further develop the Music Team and deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for our young people. As a subject Middle Leader you will be supported and developed, so that as well as contributing to students’ success, and that of the overall School’s, you are personally developed in your career.

The Music Team works closely with Performing Arts; collectively there are 4 colleagues. They work incredibly hard to ensure that students’ learning, educational experiences and extra-curricular activities are stimulating. Music is a thriving subject which is popular at GCSE. Peripatetic instrument lessons are provided with an impressive take-up. All GCSE Music students take the AQA qualification. The Department is housed in its own suite of classrooms with a Departmental Office. The Head of Music also plays a pivotal role in working with students to contribute to our various Liturgies and School Events. This is an exceptional opportunity.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,538 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2017.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools.

We can offer:

• A bespoke CPD programme based on career stage;
• Opportunities for Secondary collaboration within both the Trust and the Diocese;
• Motivated and hard-working students;
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed too; please contact Becky Watson (Headteacher’s PA) on 01977 691027 or BWatson@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk. Further information about our School, along with an Open Day video, can be viewed HERE; our GCSE Options Information can be viewed HERE; Subject Information can be viewed HERE and our Sixth-Form prospectus can be viewed HERE.

To apply for this post, please see the attached documents, complete the Application Form and send it to Becky Watson (Headteacher’s PA) via email: BWatson@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 3rd May 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024.

All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the School. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy.