Job title: Head of Music

Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary: Competitive Teacher Pay Scales: £36,400 - £53,040 plus a TLR allowance of £5,446.00

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday

Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Department for Music. The ideal candidate will be a committed, passionate and knowledgeable musician who can positively and actively contribute to our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school.

We are looking for applicants who are able evidence a strong track record of student achievement and are able to make a significant impact on the lives and education of the children they teach. This will need to be demonstrated in your application and be clearly evident at interview.

The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.  Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield.  As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy.  The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.  As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.  Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute.  Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

We are looking for someone who:

• An individual with excellent communication skills.

• A driven, proactive and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving standards.

• A team player who works closely with colleagues and other professionals to ensure policies and procedures are in place to secure high levels of attendance and engagement.

• Good general IT skills.

• Be resilient in implementing the academy’s attendance policy.

• An individual who has a fundamental belief in the power of education to enable students to achieve anything they set their minds to.

• You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.

• Excellent facilities and resources.

• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

• Exceptional curriculum resources.

• Expert subject advice.

• Three extra INSET days for planning.

• At least one personal leave day a year.

• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

• Generous staff discount scheme.

• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you.  Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form.  Please note that CVs are not accepted.  The closing date for this post is midnight Friday 11 September 2026.  Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.