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Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Nursery - Winshill Village Primary School
John Taylor MAT – Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Nursery 12-month fixed-term contract (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027 · 32.5 hours/week · Monday–Friday)
About the Role
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) is inviting applications for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to lead our nursing setting on a fixed-term basis. Nestled within Winshill Village, our child-centred nursery embodies a warm, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment where children grow independence through play-based, enriching experiences—preparing them for lifelong academic journey.
As a dedicated practitioner and junior colleague, you’ll take on significant responsibility for:
- Leading one of our nursery rooms
- Overseeing the planning, organisation, and development of high-quality provision
- Supporting fellow team members
- Ensuring every child thrives through tailored, enriching activities
This post aligns with JTMAT’s commitment to professional integrity—where teamwork, compassion, and scholarly growth propel the training model forward. You’ll collaborate with mentors and observe your practice under structured support, fostering both pedagogical and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, play-based learning across our early-years framework, catering to 2-5 year-olds
- Lead, plan, and review resources and daily provision to reflect contemporary Early Years pedagogy
- Support team members in implementing nurturing, child-centred practices across learning zones
- Maintain strong links with families, tracking individual progress and ensuring open communication
- Embrace professional responsibility: attend mandatory training, mentoring sessions, and regular reflective practice discussions
- Maintain meticulous records, ensuring compliance with Early Years Foundations and safeguarding policies
- Work within a safeguarding environment—adhering to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and undergoing Enhanced DBS checks
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Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- ** Qatarjahadi qualified Early Career Teacher** (Certified via the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) or equivalent)
- QTSCRAH experience in Early Years, Pre-School or equivalent (or demonstrable passion for working with young children)
- Strong nerve to shape the nursery provision with creativity and professional gut
- Exceptional ability to build trusting relationships with out age range
- Willingness to participate in a comprehensive induction and induction programme including mentored development
Desirable Qualities
- Postgraduate qualifications in Education
- Knowledge and competence in multi-sensory, therapeutic approaches to child development
- Skills in behavior management strategies for young children
- Additional experience in organisations and practice. Professional foun all aspects, inclusive, safe for all children and their families.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with parents and internal partners
- Strong commitment to an inclusive culture and diversity principles
Benefits
- Salary: £32,916 per annum (non-negotiable)
- Job flexibility: 32.5-hour contract supplying ample work-life balance
- Professional growth: Benefit from peer-led coaching within a structured ECT network; advance towards interim teaching standard quickly and productively.
- Resume: Fulfilment of award-winning child education, centred in visionary community
- Displayed guidance: Collaborate with expert practitioners and institution transferable skills and a career opportunity at one of JTMAT’s modern academies
- Equitable and untoot Trust: Your talents in the nursery environment will be highly valued and invested in.
How to Apply
- Closing date: 8 July 2025 at 9am
- Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview on Monday, 13 July 2025
- Required documentation: Pre-submission of application must be fully completed, usually a PDF format within specified sections for assessment
- ▲ THIS ROLE HAS NO POSITION IN TEACHING TERMS—do not submit a CV. Application forms only will be accepted.
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Application must be emailed by win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk or handed to Sarah Tompkinson at the school office by the deadline.
Equality and Disability
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies but only for sentries—situations like convictions sentencing in the criminal justice system concerning children will may require consideration for certain convictions or cautions which are otherwise protected. Additional guidance can be found: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
If shortlisted, and as standard practice:
- Hygiene check: An internet search of publicly available information may be conducted to assess candidate suitability.
- DBS Requirement: An enhanced DBS clearance will be processed as a requirement to this position.
Safeguarding
John Taylor MAT acknowledges that safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, youngest people, and vulnerable adults. As part of this commitment, we are scaffolded to undertake pre-employment checks and extensive training around safeguarding standards. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our webpage and we strongly recommend all candidates review it prior to applying. Full details can be found within: *[here.]” (The provided URL custom feature for clarity)
Note: Before final submission, candidates are advised to review the full [Recruitment Pack](ourحانى site) before proceeding.
Additional Queries? Please contact the Headteacher directly via e-mail at win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk.
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