Job Description
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Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Scale: Main / Upper
Salary: MPR / UPR
FTE: 0.2 / 0.4
Reports to: Headteacher / SLT
Job Purpose:
To teach the curriculum across the 4-11 age range as required by the Headteacher. To participate in the development of appropriate curriculum. To mark and assess pupils' work. To support the vision and values of the school. This a part-time role where 0.2 and 0.4 will be considered and agreed with the successful applicant.
You will:
· Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
· Support the vision and values of our school
· Inspire young children with a passion for learning
· Plan creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment
· Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising academic progression of our pupils
· Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
· Be professional, approachable and caring
· Work collaboratively across the school
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence. The school is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for the pupils in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.
Applications:
Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https://fordend.essex.sch.uk/vacancies
Applications close at 9am on Monday 30th June 2025.
Interview will take place shortly afterwards.
For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com.
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Information about the School
Ford End CE VC Primary School is an excellent school and has provided a broad and balanced education for children aged 4 – 11 years in the village of Ford End and its surrounding villages since 1872.
We are a school that prides itself on balancing good academic standards with caring, supportive pastoral care. Our SATs results are at national standard or above and are continuing to improve. In February 2018, Ofsted called our school, “a caring, welcoming school in which pupils develop a sense of security needed to become confident learners” where “pupils are polite, eager and cooperative in their learning.” They praised the fact that pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of our school with one parent stating that staff, “go above and beyond to care for the children.” Through working with the dynamic LIFE Education Trust and schools in our River Chelmer Partnership, we are continuing to develop our holistic approach which supports the physical, moral and spiritual development of our pupils. We offer a wide range of clubs out of the school day. We are fully committed to the beliefs of LIFE Education Trust: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion, which we believe support our Christian foundation and our distinctive Christian ethos and build great learning communities.
Our expectations are high for both pupils and staff and we believe in being aspirational. Our motto is “Hope and a Future” and we aim to give all our children the tools they need to flourish and prosper. Our Vision, “ For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, support us all in our endeavours to achieve this.
Ford End is a wonderful school with delightful children who are a joy to teach and support, and together with LIFE Education Trust, we will continue to serve our community and give all our children the hope they need for a fulfilled and successful future.