Head of Music
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lincoln Minster School is a lively and dynamic independent, co-educational day and boarding school set right in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Facilities for Music are excellent and opportunities for professional growth are determined by your aspirations and imagination.
You will have the skills and experience to teach to the highest of standards academically, up to and including A Level, as well as to grow the opportunities for Music outside of the classroom; both are equally important.
Commitment and leadership potential are more important than experience, and you will also be a dedicated team player who strives for excellence by example. Your influence will extend to the wider school community and the care and guidance of our pupils.
The School is part of the United Learning group of schools, the largest and most influential schools group in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and provide significant employee benefits.
If you have any queries, please contact the Head's PA, Mrs Julia Wallace, at: .
Lincoln Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Music roles across United Learning's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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