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Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Nursery
Part-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term basis from 1st September 2026
32.5 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday
Salary: M1 (£32,916)
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy within JTMAT, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and experienced individual to take on the role an ECT Nursery Teacher on a fixed-term basis for 12-months from September 2026.
At Winshill Village, our Nursery provides a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence and build a lifelong love of learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach, strong relationships with families, and a curriculum that supports the whole child through high-quality play-based learning.
The successful candidate will join a caring and supportive Nursery team, providing high-quality care and support for our youngest pupils while taking on a key leadership role within the Nursery setting. This will include leading one of our Nursery rooms and taking responsibility for overseeing the planning and organisation of high-quality provision, including resources. Dedicated time will be provided to support this aspect of the role. You will play an important part in shaping provision, supporting colleagues, and ensuring that all children thrive and achieve their full potential.
If you can demonstrate a passion for excellence and share our vision, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your teaching career within a supportive and forward-thinking Trust, where professional development is valued and learning is at the heart of everything we do.
If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact Mrs L Howard, Headteacher.
Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or handed to Sarah Tompkinson in the school office. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 8th July 2026 at 9am
Selection/Interview: Monday 13th July 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 applyingthe school website before submitting your application.
Pay: From £32,916.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
