Head of Music - John Taylor Free School

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.

• 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.

Visits to the school are very welcome.

Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 1st May 2026 Selection / Interview: week commencing Monday 4th May 2026.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Pre employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.