Teacher of English - John Taylor High School

John Taylor MAT • Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GB • 2d ago

Teacher of English – Maternity Cover
Fixed Term for 9 months to cover Maternity
Part-Time (0.8)
Required from: 01/09/2025
Salary: MS1 – UPS3: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum (actual £25,320 - £39,267.20)

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 English Teacher to cover maternity leave within the department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver English to Key Stage3/4 and 5. They will have a passion for the subject and be interested in helping develop English across the school.

ECTs are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support.

John Taylor High School prides itself on its results and reputation for excellence. As a successful Teaching School hub, SCITT and Research School, John Taylor High School prides itself on being able to offer a wealth of developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

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, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Letren, by emailing a.letren@jths.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247800.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@jths.co.uk

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 19th May 2025

Selection/Interview: Thursday 22nd May 2025

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
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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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