Class Teacher and English Lead
Permanent, full time
Salary: MS1 to UPS 3: £32,916 to £51,048 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 inspiring, enthusiastic and motivated experienced Teacher to create an engaging and caring learning environment for the youngest learners in our nursery at Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in Early Years and Key Stage One. With knowledge of developing children's early reading, writing and communication skills, you be able to plan effectively to meet the needs of all children. Being accountable for effective learning, you will have the skills to assess, record and report on pupil progress, guiding children's learning to the next level.
As part of a small team, you will contribute to the growth of the school, supporting the leadership team with implementation of the curriculum, creating resources and designing learning environments that enable all to achieve, and all to progress. This opportunity will be based in Early Years initially until July 2026. The successful candidate will then move to Key Stage One in September 2026.
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 and book a tour of our school, please email or call Mrs Kate Bryant, Headteacher on
Completed application forms should be emailed to
Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Previous applicants need not apply.
**Closing date: Monday, 20th October 2025 at 09:00
Selection/Interview: Friday, 24th October 2025**
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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.
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