Jy Taylor
jytaylor.bsky.social
Jy Taylor
@jytaylor.bsky.social
Recently appointed (April 2024) Headteacher of a smaller than average, mixed, 11-16 rural secondary. Previously Exec Head of an 1800 11-18 and 450 11-16 secondaries. Using Blue Sky for professional development and networks. All views are my own.
Inspiring, funny and thought-provoking session from @trythisteaching.bsky.social today with the team at Magna Learning Partnership. So many takeaways and practical ideas to consider. Energised to drive our inclusion agenda at The Trafalgar School at Downton.
September 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Great start to the #swiftconf25 from @profcoe.bsky.social - " be willing to be demonstrably more effective next year than this". Love it!
June 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Excited to be at #SWIFTCONF25 and looking forward to hearing from some of the best across the south and nationwide.
June 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Superb opportunity for an exceptional maths teacher in the BCP, Southampton or Salisbury area who is passionate about being in the classroom, motivated by applying evidence-informed practice and would relish the chance to share their expertise more widely.

www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
Lead Practitioner of Mathematics, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire - Tes Jobs
The Trafalgar School at Downton, United Kingdom
www.tes.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Reposted by Jy Taylor
Breaking: The government’s education funding agency will be closed down, with its financial oversight for schools rolled into the regions groups
ESFA to close as regions group take on school finance role
The Education and Skills Funding Agency will close in March, with its functions taken over by the DfE
buff.ly
September 11, 2024 at 9:38 AM
We're looking for an exceptional colleague to join our Computing team in January. I was welcomed into the school community at Easter and can honestly say I've left the car park with a smile on my face every evening. Our students are simply wonderful!
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
Teacher of Computing, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP5 3HN - Tes Jobs
The Trafalgar School at Downton, United Kingdom
www.tes.com
September 6, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Can anyone point me in the direction of some research or evidence re: impact of background music in Art whilst classes (not individuals) are working independently?
September 6, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Phrases that should be banned on results days... "The school's best results ever." Today is about children and not schools. Today, it's their results...plenty of days to come for schools to highlight their own strengths.
August 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Only way I can explain the next 12 hours to non-school friends is to describe it as Christmas eve & morning. The stockings hv been laid, the milk & carrots are out followed by the difficulty in getting to sleep, the restless night and then the rush to see what's under the tree early in the morning.
August 20, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Reposted by Jy Taylor
Really valuable read for all. I cannot stress how important it is for more recognition & training on autism in girls. It is still going unnoticed, leaving many girls alone, suffering & failing to thrive unnecessarily

autisticgirlsnetwork.org/keeping-it-a... #EduSKy #TeacherEducation
autisticgirlsnetwork.org
August 20, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Like many I've become disillusioned with the platform formerly known as Twitter. I'm hoping that @bsky.app will provide me with a social media network of like-minded people who believe in the power of education to transform lives but do so in a mild-mannered and considered way.
August 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM