Class Teacher - Part Time/Full Time Considered

Shorefields; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in South Ockendon seeks a Class Teacher to join its team. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, starting immediately. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, an understanding of the primary curriculum, and a commitment to each child's progression. Additional benefits include a £1000 Golden Hello and various support programs for staff. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school before applying.

Benefits

£1000 Golden Hello

3 hours of planning time

Health insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching required, preferably in a primary classroom.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to student development.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all pupils can make excellent progress regardless of ability.
• Deliver engaging lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Participate in planning and assessment processes.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Understanding of current curriculum

Committed approach to pupil progress

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Class Teacher - Part Time/Full Time Considered

Job Ref No. ECC2024-225 | Position Type: Teacher | Pay Range: Teachers' Main Pay Scale/UPS

Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/01/2026 at Midday | Interview Date: 15th January 2026

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. It is a vibrant, innovative, and highly successful organisation that pledges equality of opportunity for all, respecting and celebrating individual differences.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the current curriculum, or an early careers teacher with enthusiasm and a passion to learn. Candidates must evidence a committed approach to ensuring that all pupils under their care, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to make excellent progress.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http://www.theglc.org.uk/170/key-information/category/7/ofsted-inspections

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates (teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only, after a qualifying period of 12 months)
• 3 hours of planning, preparation and assessment time (Primary)
• No expectations for teachers to lead after school clubs (Primary)
• Staff well‑being programme: access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and access to high‑quality resources to support learning
• A paid ‘My Day’ each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2‑week October half‑term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• GLC Staff Nursery (Competitive rates and term‑time only)

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0190

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance ‘KCSIE’ the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited to:

• To identify issues which call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children.
• To verify employment history.

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community. It is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

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.