John Taylor MAT

Check out some of the celebrations from our schools last week, congratulations to everyone involved and we look forward to seeing more this year!

- 🏆🌟 WE’RE OPAL PLATINUM! 🌟🏆
We are delighted to announce that Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School has achieved the OPAL Platinum Award – the highest accreditation available through the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme!

- 🏃‍♂️ Another fantastic turnout at the second East Staffs Athletics Meet on Tuesday, with 23 students representing Paulet. Well done to everyone who took part. You represented the school brilliantly and demonstrated Paulet character throughout. 💙🏅

- Congratulations to .pe for achieving the GOLD School Games Mark Award for the second consecutive year. Well done for providing a vast amount of intra and inter opportunities for your students to participate in 👏

- A special congratulations to one of our staff members for becoming our first ever Values Champion. He has made a significant impact by securing Beacon School status for CTA through University College London, placing us among just 15 schools nationally recognised for excellence in Holocaust education.

- We are proud to celebrate three colleagues recognised in the John Taylor MAT ‘Cheers for Peers’ awards for demonstrating the Trust values of Restlessness and Curiosity.

- What a magical journey to Neverland!🌠
Congratulations to our talented Year 12 and Year 10 Performing Arts students on their outstanding production of Wendy and Peter Pan. The cast and staff delivered a truly captivating performance, showcasing incredible creativity, dedication and magical storytelling.

- Our little surprise made it a very ‘spec-shell’ assembly and first week back in school! We have a new school pet for all the children to meet over the coming weeks!

- All Saints Primary School has had the excitement of experiencing a special 'Celebration of Music Day' 🎊🎵 Every year group has taken part in a Samba percussion workshop.

We currently have several teaching and teaching assistant vacancies across the Trust - in our primary and secondary schools.
If you are interested to find out more or to apply please click: https://jtmat.co.uk/vacancies/

A great opportunity at Rugeley John Taylor School for a Data and Attendance Officer for both Primary and Secondary school data, supporting staff members, students and their families.

The closing date is: Monday 8th May at 9am

For full details of the role and to apply, please click the careers link in our bio above☝️

National School Business Leaders Day!

We celebrate and thank our dedicated School Business Leaders across our schools. Their expertise, leadership and commitment ensure our schools run effectively every day! Thank you for all that you do.

Do you have a child turning 3 years old from September? All Saints' CE Primary and Nursery School, Alrewas is now taking bookings for Nursery from September 2026!
Further information below and contact details for the school if you are interested.

There's still time to apply for the rare opportunity to help lead and shape the next chapter of Paulet High School & 6th Form College.

Closing Date: Monday 8th June

For full details of this role and to apply please click on the Careers link in our bio above ☝️

We are launching a new volunteer scheme for two of our primary schools - Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School and Yoxall St. Peter's Primary School.

If you are a member of either of these local communities and you have some time to give to help our youngest learners in one of these schools, by becoming a School Learning Buddy, then please get in touch.

Full details of the role and how to apply can be found at https://jtmat.co.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Two great opportunities at Paulet High School for a Teacher of English and Teacher of Science, to join our evolving and vibrant school.

The closing date is Sunday 31st May.

For full details of the role and to apply, please click the careers link in our bio above☝️

Walking To School has many benefits🚶‍♂️:
• Children are more alert and focused in class.
• It aids in learning road safety skills and helps them become more independent.
• Walking keeps the air clean and supports action on climate change.
• Less cars means safer roads near schools.
• It keeps children active and provides half of their daily exercise needs.
• Walking can save a family around £400 a year!

If you have a child turning 3 years old from September 2026, we are now taking Nursery bookings at Shobnall Primary & Nursery School!

Further details can be found on the schools website at: https://www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk/

Please get in touch with a member of the school team to discuss how to apply for your child's place or book a visit in person - all details are below 👇