PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

SUBJECT LEADER, Music

January 2027 (negotiable)

Priory School is a very successful school with an excellent reputation. The Governors seek to appoint an outstanding Subject Leader for Music, full or part-time considered.

The successful applicant will have a highly successful track record of raising achievement in Music in order to drive further improvement within the department. This role will include working with our existing dedicated and enthusiastic team to:

• Further develop a broad, balanced and ambitious Music curriculum

• Establish and develop a working relationship with local primary schools

• Increase the extra curricular and enrichment opportunities for our students.

This an excellent opportunity for an experienced Subject Leader or an ambitious teacher with leadership qualities who wishes to develop Music in a fully inclusive secondary school setting.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire, challenge and support both students and colleagues.

• Be an inspirational, creative and outstanding teacher with a passion for Music.

• Be dedicated to developing an ambitious curriculum for all.

• Be passionate about ensuring that the Music department continues to deliver high quality teaching consistently in all lessons.

• Develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make up of the student body.

The salary is Teachers Pay Range, £32,916 to £51,048 plus £5,868 (TLR2b)

Closing date for receipt of applications is:  Monday 9th November 2026

Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under Menu/Joining Priory/Staff Vacancies.  They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex,  BN7 2XN. Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or email: [email protected] We do not accept CVs.

Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to [email protected]. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.