John Taylor Free School

Values & Ethos

As a partner school within John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust

we are driven by the vision of the Trust

"We believe in the power of education to improve lives – and the world."

This statement is at the heart of the John Taylor story. It is a compelling story and one which JTMAT hope students will wish to experience. JTMAT is driven to ensure that its communities can realise their true potential through learning. To that end, we provide the experiences, resources, structures and systems to enable all to engage, progress and achieve. 

Our Mission Statement

John Taylor Free School will develop academic success which enables students to continue their educational journey, in addition to those characteristics which enable them to thrive personally and in society – our students will “succeed and thrive”.

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Values & Ethos

We want all our students to succeed and thrive at JTFS.

Values

Our Values

Student Support
  • Positive
  • Civilised
  • Inclusive
  • Self-disciplined
  • Proud of our school, our students and our achievements
  • Generous of spirit and supportive of each other

Our School

Transport
  • Self-critical yet dynamic and forward-thinking
  • Inclusive and accessible
  • A centre of excellence for teaching and learning
  • An exciting place in which to learn

Our Students

JTFS
  • Confident, mature, respectful
  • Creative, enquiring, independent learners
  • Happy, kind and caring, supportive of others and ready to help
  • Enjoy learning and participating in the enriched curriculum
  • Proud to fulfil their potential

Our Staff

Key Stage 3
  • Innovative, creative and passionate about teaching
  • Respect and care for the students they teach and the colleagues they work with
  • Have high expectations and set positive examples to students and colleagues
  • See themselves as lifelong learners
  • Trained to use the best approaches and resources
  • Committed to research led practice within a coaching for excellence culture

Our Community

Facilities
  • A welcoming community that respects different cultures, races, genders, abilities and disabilities
  • A listening school that engages students in improving the school life
  • A sustainable school that involves itself in the community at a local, regional, national and international level
  • A civilised school that produces mature and well balanced young people