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

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Primary (5-11) Programme Lead for temporary maternity cover. The role involves leading the Primary provision and working with local schools to support trainee teachers. The position offers a salary range of £61,534 – £64,691 per annum pro rata with a part-time commitment. The ideal candidate should have a passion for education and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching or educational leadership role.
• Passion for education and helping trainee teachers.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Primary (5-11) provision.
• Work with local schools and engage with school leaders.
• Ensure progress for trainee teachers and aid in their professional development.

Job description

Overview

Primary (5-11) Programme Lead

Temporary maternity cover until 31st October 2026. Part time: 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. Potential secondment opportunity for someone currently working in a school. Start Date: January 2026 (earlier start dates considered).

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.

What 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.

Important dates

Closing date: 12 noon on 8th October 2025
Selection/Interview: 17th October 2025

Safeguarding and data

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.