Curriculum Leader for Art, Design and Technology Permanent, full-time position for a September 2026 start (or earlier if possible) Salary: MPS1 – UPS3 £32,916,000 – £51,048 per annum pro rata plus TLR 2.8 (£8,611) John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Curriculum Leader for Art, Design and Technology to join our evolving organisation. We are looking to recruit an experienced leader who shows genuine passion and enthusiasm for the subjects. We require somebody with the ability to teach Food Technology at GCSE and A Level, however all specialisms will be considered. For information about our courses, please see our website. We are fortunate that we are well resourced and have specialist rooms, with a range of technologies available to support effective learning. There are many opportunities for an enthusiastic teacher to shape the future of our offer as we look to develop, refine, and build our curriculum. We look forward to appointing someone who will enhance our welcoming and innovative team. 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 We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or if you are looking for a full-time role. If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247823. Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 16th March 2026 Selection/Interview: Week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention John Taylor MAT 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. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.