Subject Leader - Music (Priory School)
East Sussex County Council · Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom · onsite
Hours of work: Full-time teachers, part-time considered
Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
(If the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 09:00am, 09 November 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Priory School
Mountfield Rd, Lewes BN7 2XN
Phone: 01273 476231 extension 211
Email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Priory School
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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.
Interview date: week commencing 16 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.
Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer in person at the school or returned via email. 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.