Teacher of Music at King James Academy Royston

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KJAR/34396

Location

Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 22nd Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2026 or earlier upon discussion

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

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. The role is suitable for an ECT or an experienced classroom teacher.

If you are 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)
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 or is willing to learn how to 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.