Early Career Teacher

Job Description

Early Career Teacher

Salary: Teacher Main Scale

£34,398 - £46,839 per annum

FTE: 100%

Start date: September 2026

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to appoint an Early Career Teacher for Stanford-le-Hope Primary School. We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Class Teacher who is highly motivated, creative, fun and keen to progress their career.

As an Early Career Teacher, the successful candidate would have achieved highly whilst training. They will be able to engage and motivate children in the classroom, use curriculum knowledge to teach and assess effectively, inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues, collaborate with others and work successfully in a team and promote the learning priorities of the School Development Plan. 

If you are looking for a fulfilling teaching position where teaching is the main aspect, then you are welcome to visit the school and observe the children learning, having fun and enjoying their work.

All applicants must be able to:  

• Demonstrate good classroom practice 
• Be dedicated to the welfare and achievement of every child  
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a passion for improvement  
• Have good organisation and communication skills                    

  Stanford-Le-Hope Primary Schoolis firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations  of trust, respect, care and hard work.Staff havehigh expectationsof pupils and pupils work hard to reach these. Pupils appreciate the high-quality support they get from all adults in school. They take responsibility for their learning and behaviour, developing both independence and resilience. Ofsted commented that "pupils are happy and enjoy being at school". 

Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School is a member ofOsborneCo-operative Academy Trust.Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex.All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academicallyand asyoung people.  

What the school can offer:   

• 2 Week October Half Term  
• Relocation package of up to£8,000 for new employeesrenting orbuying a property 
• A stable team of highly experienced and supportive staff 
• Recognition of continuous service  
• Automatic enrolment into theTeachers'Pension Scheme 
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• Career Progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools  
• National Conditions of Service  
• Access to the Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion,driveand commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply now.If you would like tovisit theschool or for more information speak toAnna Brownhr@osborne.coopor call 01375 648907.

Stanford-Le-Hope Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As Trust, we recognise the value of, andseektoachieve,a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.  

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 24th June

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.