Teacher - Key Stage 2 Permanent, full time Salary: MS1- MS6: £32,916 - £45,352 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 a passionate and creative class teacher to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will • be committed to our school vision and Christian values and believe all children can succeed • Inspire and engage all learners through adaptive teaching strategies • Collaborate within and our dynamic school team and across the Forest Family of schools • Be reflective and committed to their own professional development • Foster a nurturing, inclusive and positive classroom environment • Be willing to contribute to wider school opportunities including sports fixtures At Needwood CE Primary School ‘the whole school experience is centred around nurture, inclusivity, celebrating differences and developing pupils to be the best they can be.’ (Ofsted Nov 2024). Our motto is, ‘Hand in hand with God, we love, learn and achieve.’ 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 want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Wycherley the Office Manager, by emailing nps-office@nps.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 575216. Interested candidates are warmly welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Completed application forms should be emailed to nps-office@nps.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12.00 noon on Monday 20th April 2026 Selection/Interview: Provisionally Wednesday 22nd April 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 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 into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 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.