Head of Music

We have a passion for excellence demonstrated by a broad curriculum and high-quality leadership. We work hard to create collaboration across the Trust, and the Central Team reside in one of our schools, to remain grounded in school life. We have a strong track record of governance and health and safety, and our schools and Trust enjoy a healthy and stable financial position; we look to the future with anticipation of further growth and to support those schools already in our family by working together and adding value.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974, Thank you for your interest in John Taylor MAT - we hope the information here will outline what it means to work with us. The Trust was founded in 2014, in John Taylor High School - an outstanding secondary school in Barton-Under-Needwood, and the first in Staffordshire to convert to become an Academy. We have grown steadily over time and currently serve 13 infant/primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. In addition, the Staffordshire Research School and John Taylor Teaching School Hub are also key parts of our Trust, having gained a reputation for delivering outstanding professional development and support for teachers across a wide ranging offer. The mission for the Trust is "We believe in the power of education to improve lives - and the world." We are driven to ensure our communities can realise their true potential through learning. This is our mission. We provide experiences, resources, structures, and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress, all to achieve.

Permanent, part time position (0.8FTE) but applications from those wishing to work full time will be considered September 2026 start Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 per annum FTE plus TLR 2.5 - £5,870 per annum Actual salary: £26,332.80 - £40,838.40 per annum (0.8FTE) plus TLR John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Music to join our evolving organisation. At JTFS, we are proud that music is a well-established, high profile subject area, with students regularly having opportunities to perform in the school and the local community; we are the home of the regional Music Service Centre. The modern and well-appointed theatre and rehearsal suites lie at the heart of our school, and we are looking for a candidate who can continue to develop our vibrant and inclusive culture of performance and creativity. The successful candidate should have experience of delivering Music up to A level. At Key Stage 3 we have developed a broad and balanced curriculum which not only prepares students for the demands of GCSE but develops interest and appreciation for music, both as a listener and active participator. Currently, our students in Key Stage 4 study OCR GCSE Music. We have a range of thriving enrichments available for students within the Music Department and offer co-curricular instrumental and vocal lessons to many students. We believe strongly in improving access to music for all. All colleagues are expected to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect. Please see the accompanying job description for further details about the position. John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support:

• 2 hours of personalised professional learning each week
• A coaching culture
• Shared resources, schemes of learning and curriculum plans
• A 'life-friendly' approach to teaching
We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or if you are looking for a full-time role.