Class Teacher – Reception (ECT Applications are welcomed)
Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months, required to start September 2026. Full time post: 32.5 hours per week. Salary: MS1-MS6: £32,916 to £45,352 per annum.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced or newly qualified teacher to join our evolving organisation.
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 excellent 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
What We 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.
* Experienced mentoring and a supportive induction programme for ECTs.
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 consideration.
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. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.
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