Early Years Teacher required for September 2026 Permanent, full-time position Monday - Friday Experience preferred Salary: Main Scale 1 – 3 £32,916 to £37,101 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 highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic person to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will ideally: Up-hold the new school vision, which is driven by our ‘Achieve, Believe, Care’ mission statement for the school. Be willing to work hard and will have a flexible approach to continuing professional development. Be an exemplary teacher who will lead and support by example and display the highest expectations of their own teaching and the teaching of others within the EYFS setting. Have a passion for the outdoor learning and a child centred approach. We are looking to employ someone who has a vision that learning in the Early Years happens all the time in lots of different situations. Place parental involvement and the local community at the heart of providing a strong, collaborative form of education within the Early Years setting. Ensure that they are up to date with recent initiatives, ideas and developments in the Early Years curriculum. Have a vision of where children have come from and where they will move to, understanding what makes effective transition into the EYFS and Year 1 and beyond. Possess a strong, nurturing behaviour management approach coupled with excellent and highly effective SEND knowledge and child development knowledge. Have an understanding of effective collation of learning journals and the positive impact that these can bring to the evidence trail. Online learning journal experience is desirable but not essential. Be supportive and motivational towards all colleagues and conduct monitoring actions linked to the EYFS setting. Contribute to the life and mission of the school through involvement in the work of the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association and with the delivery of extra-curricular clubs for the children. Ensure our pupils are safe, through establishing a trusting, open culture, placing a great emphasis on the safeguarding of all. Demonstrate a proven ability to work with all colleagues and have a strong understanding of how to create a vibrant and stimulating EYFS setting in which children and staff can thrive and flourish. 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 the Headteacher, Mr Rob Cruise, by emailing ryk-headteacher@ryk.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247475. Completed application forms should be emailed to ryk-office@ryk.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 7th May 2026 Interview: Week beginning 18th May 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. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.