Part Time Class Teacher – EYFS (ECT Applications are Welcomed)
Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months, required to start September 2026.
Part time post working 26 hours (4 days) on a job share basis, Tuesday‑Friday.
Salary: MS1‑MS6: £32,916 to £45,352 per annum pro rata.
Actual salary: £26,332.80 – £36,281.60 per annum.
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, experienced or newly qualified teacher to join our evolving organisation. Applications from ECT’s welcome.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Uphold our vision to be an excellent school, where all children are happy, confident, compassionate and inspired learners.
- Be a positive team player with outstanding interpersonal skills, who wishes to become fully involved in the life of our school.
- Create a vibrant and stimulating classroom environment in which all children can thrive and flourish.
- Understand the importance of a language rich environment both indoors and outdoors.
- Believe in strong, consistent and positive behaviour strategies.
- Understand the importance of developing good relationships with parents and carers.
- Have proven experience in EYFS.
As a school we can offer
- A caring and supportive team.
- A school where we put children at the heart of all we do.
- A happy place to work and develop your professional skills.
- If you are an ECT, experienced mentoring and a supportive induction programme.
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Jo Cripps by emailing or telephoning 01283 . Visits are welcome.
Completed application forms should be emailed to Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 9am.
Selection/Interview: Monday 7th September 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 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.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
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 the Recruitment Pack on our school website before applying.
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