Building Confident Music Leadership in Secondary Schools

This supportive and practical session focuses on the core responsibilities of a secondary music specialist and how to build a sustainable, impactful music curriculum. The session would be most suited to Secondary Music ECTs, new department leads, and department leads without a formal background in music.

Key Topics will include:

• KS2–KS3 Transition: Managing varied levels of prior learning.
• Curriculum Planning: Balancing topics vs. skills; effective progression mapping.
• Music Development Plans: Creating a strategic plan for your department.
• External Partnerships: Working with Music Hubs, peripatetic staff, trips, and visitors. Wellbeing & Boundaries: Maintaining personal and professional sustainability.

This is a whole day session and lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please specify this when booking your place.
The day will be facilitated by Zoe Marksford, Kent Music School Support and Development Manager.

Our CPD sessions are free for attendees working in Kent & Medway schools, there is a small charge for schools attending from outside of the Kent & Medway area; and also for those working in independent schools. If you are unable to attend this course, please give at least 48 hours notice (not including weekends/holidays). There will be a non-attendance charge of £35 to cover refreshments, lunch and materials. Please read our Ts & Cs for more information.