King James Academy, Royston

Teacher of Music Part time (0.6 FTE)

Start date:  Easter 2026

Salary - MPS

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2026

Interviews scheduled for: Week commencing 12 January 2026

We are actively seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, dynamic and creative Teacher of Music 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.

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

Responsibilities:

Candidates should be:

• Enthusiastic and innovative

• Able to inspire and enthuse others

• Committed to ensuring all students of all abilities achieve their potential.

• A confident classroom practitioner able to teach Drama or Music in Key Stages 2,3 & 4 

The school is looking for someone who:

• Is energetic and can motivate an animated group of pupils through fun and engaging lessons;

• Can promote the highest of academic outcomes for all children within the year group with clear focus on every child being able to progress, develop and succeed.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

• Are excited by teaching and strive to make learning irresistible through captivation and 

• encouragement; 

• Are well-organised and efficient; 

• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement resulting in good outcomes for      children;

• Have a secure knowledge of how to cater for all educational needs;

• Commit yourself through effort and teamwork;

• Are solution driven and resilient; 

• Are reflective of their own practice and responds positively to evaluation;