Director of Music
Who are we?
Lordswood Boys' School is a thriving, ambitious and highly successful 11-16 school at the heart of Central Academies Trust. Outcomes across key measures are above or significantly above national averages, and the strength of our work with disadvantaged pupils has been recognised nationally, with the Secretary of State recently writing to congratulate the school on the outcomes achieved by this group.Over the last three years the school has grown significantly, and our latest inspection has reinforced the secure, sustained trajectory of improvement that has been built over more than a decade.
This makes now an exceptional time to join Lordswood Boys' School. You will become part of a flourishing environment filled with determined, optimistic young people and staff, united by a clear sense of purpose. We know what we do well, we are honest about what we need to do even better, and we are relentless in our ambition for every stakeholder.Rooted in our ethos that literacy builds success, and aligned with the trust-led ambition set out in the Schools White Paper, we are building a school and trust community with the confidence, capacity and moral purpose to grow.
At LBS, colleagues benefit from high-quality professional development, genuine opportunities to lead and influence, and a strong package of staff support. This includes our Westfield Health plan and employee support programme, with benefits linked to optical, dental and physiotherapy costs, access to a 24/7 doctor line / virtual GP, and wider health and wellbeing support designed to help colleagues feel valued, looked after and able to do their best work.
About the role
This is a flagship role for a leader who believes that music can transform confidence, culture and community. The Director of Music will lead our classroom and performance offer while also taking strategic responsibility for the Elite Music Academy and our outreach work with local primary schools and partners across the city.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, an inspiring cultural leader and a skilled relationship-builder who can extend opportunity for our pupils while strengthening the profile and influence of Lordswood Boys' School beyond the site.
What we are looking for- A highly credible Music teacher and leader with a clear artistic and educational vision.
- Someone who can lead curriculum, performance and academy provision with equal strength.
- A colleague who can build purposeful partnerships with primary schools, families and city organisations.
- A professional who can develop high-quality opportunities for pupils of different interests and abilities.
- A leader who understands how enrichment and outreach can strengthen both outcomes and community identity.
- A culture of high expectation, strong pastoral care and genuine teamwork.
- Professional development, coaching and career progression within Lordswood Boys' School and Central Academies Trust.
- The chance to shape work in a school that is confident, improving and ambitious for further growth.
- Trust-wide collaboration built around Every Student Matters, Quality Learning and Effective Partnerships.
- A staff benefits package including pension, employee discounts, transport support and Westfield Health / wellbeing provision.
- The opportunity to work with determined young people and committed colleagues in a school that is proud of its community.
If you are excited by the opportunity to join a highly successful school community that is flourishing, ambitious and deeply committed to its people, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Lee Williams, Executive Headteacher, email l.williams@centralacademiestrust.co.uk for further details or to arrange a visit.