Teacher of Performing Arts (Music/Drama)

King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS Pay Range

Teacher of Performing Arts (Music/Drama) job summary

We are actively seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, dynamic and creative Teacher of Music (with the option of some Drama) to join our vibrant Performing Arts Department. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team and will be absolutely committed to raising the attainment of students of all abilities across the age range. Candidates should be willing to participate in the extensive extra - curricular life of the school and be passionate about helping students discover their musical potential and fostering a lifelong love of music. We are looking for someone to work 0.6 FTE.

If you’re passionate about shaping the next generation of performers, we’d love to hear from you!

Candidates should be:

• Passionate about their subject area.

• Have good knowledge of the KS3 Music curriculum

• A confident classroom practitioner able to teach Music in Key Stage 3 (The ability to teach KS4 Music would be advantageous).

The School is looking for someone who;

• Is a team player.

• Is enthusiastic and innovative.

• Has high expectations of Students.

• Enjoys the wider curriculum activities for the Performing Arts.

• Willing to contribute to clubs, performances and competitions.

• Has experience of being a form tutor.

King James Academy Royston can offer you:

• Highly motivated and well behaved children in a school that is warm and welcoming;

• An exciting curriculum where creativity and real purposeful learning is key;

• Staff who demonstrate a truly collaborative approach to learning and teaching;

• High calibre support staff;

• A motivated, pro-active and supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who have a clear vision for the future direction and onward growth of the school;

• A supportive local community with keen parents who are supportive of the home-school agreement;

• A commitment to continuing your Professional Development and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally;

  Further benefits include;

  Access to high quality professional development as part of the School Development Programme (The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust);

  Opportunities to train/work with other schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;

  Centrally-run services that reduce time-consuming administrative tasks so teachers can concentrate on educational performance.

  
  King James Academy Royston is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.

  Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information.

  If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Mrs T Sell t.sell@kjar.org.uk

  King James Academy Royston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 King James Academy Royston

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 939 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King James Academy Royston website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-james-academy-royston-royston

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.

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