Job Description
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Location
Friars Primary School & Nursery, Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9XX
Salary
Salary Range: MPR/UPR, depending on experience
Hours of work
Full-time teaching
Start Date
1st January 2027
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity available to join the happy and dedicated team at our popular Southend school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reflective teacher who will work as an intervention teacher across the school at least throughout 2026-27.
On offer are an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are a passionate teacher with high expectations for every learner, who can inspire, motivate and make learning fun, then our children need you. This role is not open to applications from ECTs.
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate about learning
- excite and inspire our children
- promote high standards and challenge
- work as a flexible member of a team
- display energy, imagination and initiative
As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:
· A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
· A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
· High quality professional development
· Opportunities for cross phase work
· Support and collaboration across our Trust
· A well-resourced school
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office at office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with either the school's Principal, Mr. Chris McClay or Vice-Principal, Mrs. Sally Halls.
Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.
Closing Date: Monday 21st September
Interviews: Week beginning 28th September
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
Friars Primary 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.
Set in the heart of the community, Friars Primary School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.