Mrs Martin became Headteacher of John Taylor Free School in January 2026, following many successful years on outstanding senior leadership teams. As Headteacher, Mrs Martin is responsible for the overall leadership of the school, the vision and ethos, and ensuring that all students are provided with the opportunities needed to succeed and thrive. Having graduated from The University of St Andrews with a Geography degree, she is also always keen to support students with the subject wherever she can. Outside of the classroom, Mrs Martin enjoys running, aerial yoga, and travelling to new places.
Ms Pugh is Deputy Headteacher at John Taylor Free School. She has experience in a wide range of schools and different settings. Her extensive leadership experience spans highly successful Multi-Academy Trusts in the Midlands. John Taylor Free School has been established as a research-informed school, with a coaching for excellence model including a commitment to Professional Learning.
Mr McAusland is Deputy Headteacher at John Taylor Free School. He has a wide range of experience as a senior leader in schools across in the Midlands, having joined the profession after gaining his degree in mathematics. He joined JTFS as Deputy Headteacher in the autumn of 2023, and was particularly drawn to the simple and clear goals of the school – that schools exist to that everyone can succeed and thrive. Mr McAusland is a keen musician and sportsman. He is currently also working on learning a foreign language, which helps to remind him of how students feel.
Mr Johnson is the Assistant Headteacher who oversees Behaviour and Attendance at John Taylor Free School. He has a range of experience working in pastoral positions across a range of secondary settings and is committed to ensuring the highest standards and expectations for all students.
When not at school, Mr Johnson enjoys playing golf, watching films and spending time with his family.
Having qualified as an English teacher in 2011, Mr Davis has gained a wealth of experience across a number of schools across the region, including within JTMAT. He joined JTFS as Lead Teacher for Literacy when the school opened. Having established the English department, he joined the school’s senior leadership team in 2022 in his current role.
Mr Davis enjoys running, listening to podcasts and keeping abreast of current affairs. He is also a keen fan of Nottingham Forest, developing the robust emotional resilience which comes with it!
Mr Bithell is Assistant Headteacher at John Taylor Free School. He has worked within JT MAT over the last 15 years in a variety of roles as well as working with the Staffordshire Research School and the John Taylor Teaching School Hub. He joined JTFS as a founding member of staff in 2018 and has helped to foster a culture of learning amongst staff and students.
Mr Bithell enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as travelling to new places.
Mrs Bosworth joined JTFS in 2022 and has over 20 years of teaching experience across Ireland, Gibraltar, and England, and also serves on the JTFS governing board. She is an Art teacher with a passion for creativity and has also worked extensively in supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Mrs Bosworth has a strong belief in inclusion and in helping every young person to succeed and thrive. Since 2002, she has spent her summers in America sharing her love of art, including through teaching ceramics.
Progress Leader: Mrs E Squire
Pastoral Support Officer:
Y7 - Miss Starkey
Y8 - Miss Anderson
Y9 - Mrs Scott
Y10 - Miss Bradley
Y11 - Mrs Rogers
P16 - Mrs Hassell
Progress Leader: Mrs A Wroughton
Pastoral Support Officer: Mrs A Rogers
