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A Part-Time Year 4  Teacher is required at Temple Sutton Primary School to start January 2026 on a fixed term contract, maternity cover, until 31st August 2026.

Working Days:  Mon - Wed 19.5 hrs per week

Main Payscale

Are you a dedicated and passionate Primary School Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in Southend?

Look no further than Temple Sutton Primary School!

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our warm and welcoming school community on a fixed term contract.

At Temple Sutton, we strive to provide the best education and support for all our pupils, and we believe that our staff are at the heart of our success.

As a member of our team, you will have the privilege of working in a supportive and collaborative environment that is committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences for all our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
• Assess and monitor pupils' progress and provide regular feedback to ensure each student achieves their full potential
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider school community by participating in school events and extracurricular activities

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working in a primary school setting. 
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to ensuring all pupils reach their full potential
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Closing date:  5th October 2025

Interview Date:  10th October 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

2 x Midday Assistants required at Temple Sutton Primary School

Working pattern: 

Mon - Fri 11:30 am - 1:30pm, 10 hrs per week

Term time only

Salary: Level 3, Point 5 - £25,583 FTE

Actual salary £5,861.00  (£13.26 per hour)

Temple Sutton Primary School is a vibrant 3-form entry primary, housed in an attractive building which serves a diverse and supportive community.

We are looking for:

• Hard-working and committed Midday Assistants to ensure the safety of children during the lunch break. Duties will include supervising children in the dining hall and the playground.

We can offer:

• A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including free access to the Perkbox staff benefit scheme.
• The opportunity to work in a truly collaborative team of staff 
• Friendly and fun colleagues who work hard and support each other
• Wonderful children, who behave well and want to learn
• Well-resourced classes and a spacious site
• The benefits of being part of Learning in Harmony Trust, which cares deeply about its staff and pupils, enabling them to make a positive impact on society
• An inclusive school where everyone is valued and respected

Further information about our school is available on our website

https://www.templesutton.org.uk

Closing date for all applications:  21st September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

JFK Special School is looking to appoint a Curriculum Pathway Leader (CPL) to provide leadership of pupil development and achievement. 

Salary: Teachers Main Payscale/UPS with TLR2b and SEN allowance

Start date:  January 2026

Contract Term: Permanent

CPL's are middle leaders, overseeing a team of teachers across 3-5 classes with students with similar learning needs and profiles. They are responsible for the teaching, learning and provision within their pathway.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and management of pupil development and achievement across key Stage 3 at our Beckton site. 
• Facilitating development of high quality teaching and learning in classrooms.
• Demonstrating the skills of an effective classroom teacher.
• Being a member of the site leadership team and assist in managing the site.
• Being a Deputy DSL.
• Modelling effective classroom leadership through a 50 percent teaching commitment.

The school is spread across four sites with a CPL vacancy currently at our Beckton ASC provision. 

• Our Beckton site caters for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC), and severe learning disabilities (SLD), aged 11-19.
• You will have a strong values-driven approach to education, ensuring school is a fantastic place to work and learn.
• You are able to provide a stimulating environment where children and young people can be safe and enjoy learning, as well as supporting a dedicated staff team.  
• Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in coaching and CPD based on individual needs.

There will be options for career progression at JFK and our partner schools in the Learning in Harmony Trust in the future for successful applicants. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, we invite you to explore rewarding opportunities within our Trust.

JFK is a creative and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. JFK is part of Learning in Harmony Trust (www.lihtrust.uk) and as such you will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well qualified staff team in a highly stimulating and rewarding environment.

If you have the appropriate experience, ambition and welcome a challenge, then please contact Nathan Taylor, Head of Provision, on 02085348544 / info@jfk.lihtrust.uk  for further information.

School visits for prospective candidates will be held at our Beckton site  on Tuesday 21st September and Tuesday 28th September 2025 - please contact the school admin team to arrange a time of your visit and which day  - info@jfk.lihtrust.uk

Closing date:     29th September 2025

Interview date:  7th October 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

Are you currently working as support staff in a school and seeking a new challenge?
Are you considering a career change from another industry?
Or are you a recent graduate eager to begin your journey in education?

The Learning in Harmony Teacher Training Programme welcomes aspiring teachers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our current cohort includes individuals just like you—spanning various ages and professions—who are now embarking on their teaching careers with us.

Join our next cohort starting in September 2025, and take the first step toward making a meaningful impact in education.
We have partnered with educational charity Ambition Institute to deliver this 12-month teacher training programme.

This partnership combines expert knowledge from within our schools with Ambition’s high-quality curriculum, developed by educational experts, many of whom are former teachers with first-hand experience in the classroom.

Here are five reasons why you should join our teaching training programme:
• Train in one school: You’ll do most of your training in one of our schools. This gives you immediate opportunities to put the theory you’ve learned into practice in a classroom, supported by teaching experts.
• Be guided by a mentor: To ensure you’re supported throughout your training; we match you with an experienced teacher who will guide you every step of the way.
• Benefit from blended learning: You’ll get the high-quality academic training you'd expect to get from a university combined with immersive, classroom
learning.
• Become a qualified teacher. After successfully completing the programme, you’ll achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) enabling you to start your career in teaching straight away.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, you will need:
• An undergraduate bachelor's degree with honours, generally 2:2 or above, or equivalent.
• A GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent.
• Primary school trainees will need a GCSE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent.
• You must have Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the training programme.

Unfortunately, Ambition Institute cannot sponsor your visa.

Location
The Learning in Harmony Teacher Training Programme benefits from a growing network of partner schools across Southend-on-Sea & Essex.

Funding & Tuition fees
Tuition fees for our Teacher Training programme are £9,250 for full-time study and £12,500 for part-time study. You can apply for government funding to cover the costs of your tuition fees.

Maintenance loan for 2024 to 2025
You may also decide to apply for a maintenance loan of up to £13,022 to help you with your living costs. You can do this even if you already have a student loan, regardless of whether you get a teaching bursary or scholarship. You will then only have to make loan repayments once you are earning.

To find out more about tuition fees and maintenance loans visit www.getintoteaching.education.gov.uk