Job Description

Early Careers Teacher

Required September 2026 or January 2027

Main Scale M1 - £32,916 (to MS6 £45,352)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Early Careers Teacher to join our friendly and welcoming school. You will be supported by an experienced mentor and will be offered extensive training to aid your professional development in your teaching career

Successful candidate will:

Be a great classroom practitioner
Set the highest standards for themselves and pupils
Have highly effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative, team approach as part of a year group team
Have excellent subject knowledge across the wider curriculum and a commitment to creative and enquiry approaches to learning

We believe that enjoying your work is key to reaching your potential and successful candidates will benefit from:

· Teaching pupils who exhibit very good behaviour and attitudes to learning

High levels of pupil attainment
Working with supportive colleagues and parents in a positive learning environment
Tailored and comprehensive CPD
Having fun and being part of a great team that works together

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at Midday

Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, these can be arranged by contacting Jo Jackson, Heads PA at headspa@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk

Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.

Moulsham Junior School and its governing body take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and expect all staff to do likewise. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical learance, social media checks and an enhanced DBS check

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism 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 an 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.

Information about the School

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism 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 an 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.

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.