Primary (5-11) Programme Lead (Maternity Cover) - The John Taylor SCITT

TES FE News; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Primary (5-11) Programme Lead for a temporary maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will lead the Primary provision, working closely with local schools to ensure the success of trainee teachers. This role offers a salary of £36,920.40 - £38,814.60. Applications are open until 8 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading primary education programs.
• Ability to engage with school leaders, mentors, and colleagues.
• Commitment to improving trainee teacher progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Primary (5-11) provision.
• Work with local schools to ensure the best progress for trainee teachers.

Job description

Overview

Primary (5-11) Programme Lead (temporary maternity cover) – 0.6 FTE (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday).

Salary: L8-L10 £61,534 – £64,691 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £36,920.40 - £38,814.60 per annum. Start Date: January 2026 (earlier start dates considered). Closing date: 12 noon on 8 October 2025. Selection/Interview: 17 October 2025.

About the Trust

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 passionate Primary 5-11 Programme Lead to join our evolving organisation.

Role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of our Primary (5-11) provision including working with a wide variety of local schools, engaging with school leaders, mentors and other colleagues to ensure the best possible progress for our trainee teachers and enabling them to enter the teaching profession as exceptional classroom practitioners.

We offer

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.

How to discuss the role

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mike Simmons, Director of The John Taylor SCITT, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 242 538.

Application process

Completed application forms should be emailed to JT SCITT Co-ordinator Di Whiting via [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon on 8 October 2025

Selection/Interview: 17 October 2025