Teacher

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Vacancy Position

Teacher - Temporary Contract

Location

HamstelJunior School -Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ

Salary

Salary Range: MPR/UPR

Hours of work

Full-time teaching

Start Date

1st September 2026

About this Role
Hamstel Junior School is a large and popular community school which has pupils whose attitudes to their learning are good (Ofsted, March 2024). We are a very well-resourced school with great facilities including a full-sized sports hall, field, class kitchen and outdoor gym.

We offer:

A committed, friendly and supportive staff
Excellent classroom support
Happy and friendly children
Opportunities to develop your skills further

We are a forward thinking school and have a clear vision for the future. We are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

·Someone who is keen to develop themselves and has high expectations of those they teach

·Someone who can make learning exciting and challenging

·Someone who is flexible and has good organisational skills

·Hard working and enthusiastic

Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.

Closing Date: Midday, Mon 18th May, 2026

Interviews:21 May 2026

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents:

Teacher Job Description

Teacher Person Specification

Information about the School

Hamstel Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.