Job Description

Class Teacher

Start date: 4th January 2027

Salary: TMS 1 - 6, depending on experience

Location: Quarry Hill Academy

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Class Teacher to join our established team at Quarry Hill Academy. The school is a part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a small, local trust and one of the highest performing in the country.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated team. You should be committed to delivering high-quality teaching, achieving high standards and have a passion for children's learning. Applications from experienced and Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed.

Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher with a resilient character and a strong personal drive with sound knowledge of the primary curriculum.

The ideal candidate will also:

· Have proven experience of positively impacting on student progress and raising attainment and developing excellence

· Be fully committed to Catalyst Academies ethos of high expectations

· Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

In return we can offer you:

· Well behaved children who are keen to learn and achieve their full potential

· Excellent professional development and opportunities for career development within the trust (many senior leaders in the trust have gained promotion within the trust)

· A hardworking team who are committed to providing outstanding education to all children, no matter what their background or needs

· We offer recruitment incentives (up to £1,000), retention bonuses for every completed year of service, 2 week May half term.

· You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check, medical check and satisfactory references.

Closing Date: 26th October 2026

Interviews: 28th October 2026

Please note that should we receive sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

To apply please go to www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk or www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Informal visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Samantha Wakeling on 01375 373729 or email admin.qha@catrust.org.uk to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health check and a successful enhanced DBS.

Information about the School

Quarry Hill Academy is an ‘outstanding’ school (Ofsted, November 2022). Quarry Hill Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities.

Quarry Hill Academy is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.