Head of Music

John Taylor Free School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: We are looking for somebody to work 0.8 - 1.0 FTE (26 hours - 32.5 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 – UPS3 £32,916 – £51,048 per annum pro rata
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.5 (£5,870 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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

Flexible working opportunities

We welcome applications from those who wish to work part time and those looking for a full time position.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust 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. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert - Head of Music v2.pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Head of Music.pdf - 154 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Secondary Teacher.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Taylor Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1330 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Taylor Free School website
• Email address: hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01283 247823
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-taylor-free-school

John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support to staff:
• 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

JTMAT does not hold a sponsor licence and therefore, cannot employ an individual outside of the UK unless they have settled/pre-settled status or indefinite leave to remain.

Arranging a visit to John Taylor Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk.

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