Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover)

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

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (537)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: MS1 - UPS3 £16,458 - £25,524 per annum

Teacher of Music (Maternity Cover) job summary

The successful candidate will be experienced to A level, or alternatively this post is also suitable for new entrants to the profession. At KS3 we have developed a broad and balanced curriculum which not only prepares students for the demands of GCSE but develops an interest and appreciation of music, both as a listener and active participator. This can be followed by the study of OCR GCSE Music. We have a range of thriving enrichments available for students within the Music Department and offer a range of peripatetic lessons. All staff 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 to staff:

* Personalised professional learning each week

* A coaching culture

* Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans

* A life-friendly approach to teaching

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247823.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About John Taylor Free School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: John Taylor Free School website
• 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: 
• 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.

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