Total 176 Education / Training job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO6 1AA

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher with the skills, confidence, creativity and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our students ?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of I.T./Computing to work alongside the Head of Faculty and team. The role offered is permanent but part-time would also be considered for the right candidate. You will be able to assess students against learning outcomes and ensure all groups of students make progress. You will be able to ensure that all groups of students, at all key stages are appropriately challenged and supported to achieve their very best. You will be committed to maintaining and improving our high quality provision.

St Bernard’s High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from people of all faiths or none.

Please complete a teaching application form which can be found on our website under School Information/Vacancies, and email it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 6 January 2025, 9am

Interviews: tbc

What the school offers its staff

St Bernard’s High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from people of all faiths or none.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

Salary: £25,687 - £41,270 (Dependent on Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A college in South Benfleet is seeking a committed Foundation Teacher to join their team. This rewarding role involves delivering high-quality education and tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, helping them achieve their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Support learners' individual needs and track progress effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience.
• Participate in curriculum development, parents' evenings, and college events.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment.

About You:

• Qualifications: Degree in a relevant subject or similar.
• Skills: Experience in working with diverse learners and creating enrichment activities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Join a team passionate about Career-Focused Learning and make a positive impact on students' lives. Apply now to inspire, nurture, and lead in a dynamic educational environment!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Salary: £25,687 - £41,270 (Dependent on Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A college in South Benfleet is seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of Science to join their thriving Further Education team. This exciting role involves inspiring post-16 learners across Levels 1-3, fostering their passion for science, and preparing them for academic and career success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the college's Career-Focused Learning strategy.
• Plan and assess engaging lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Support learners in achieving their potential through effective supervision, pastoral care, and guidance.
• Participate in curriculum development and college events, such as open evenings and student induction sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the science curriculum, ensuring students benefit from innovative and relevant teaching methods.

About You:

• Qualifications: A degree in Biology or a related subject.
• Experience: Proven strategies for working effectively with Level 1-3 students.
• Skills: Strong organisational abilities, creative thinking, and the ability to motivate and support learners.

If you are a proactive educator passionate about shaping the future of budding scientists, apply today to join this dedicated team and make a real difference!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has an opportunity for an inspiring and caring individual to join the team as an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. This would be an ideal position for somebody looking to start their career within the early years sector, or somebody who has previously worked with children and young people.

This is a full-time position (part-time hours available from 20 to 30 hours per week) requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 40 hours Monday to Friday. This role is offering a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development.

Working in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group you will join a team of passionate, inspiring nursery nurses who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning.

What we can offer you:



Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

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Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

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24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

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To be successful for this role you should:


Have a desire to learn about the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework)
Be committed and dedicated to your career and the children in your care
Have a positive, can-do attitude to problem solving


More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see Job description and person specification documents.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will become part of a strong family community with dedicated colleagues, supportive parents / carers and delightful pupils.

Wells is a happy and nurturing school committed to securing high levels of progress and achievement for all pupils. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and have a proven track record of career progression.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, overseas checks where applicable and satisfactory references. See ‘safeguarding information for applicants’ document for details of checks. Applications will be kept on file for 6 months and will not be disclosed to any third party without the applicant’s consent.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will need to have the following:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally those with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate, patient, and proactive attitude.
• A commitment to fostering positive outcomes for every student.

What the school offers its staff

In turn we can offer:

• An exciting, vibrant and happy working environment
• Training, ongoing CPD and an excellent staff wellbeing package through our EAP
• Staff free lunch a week
• Friendly and supportive staff and governors

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree
• QTS
• Right to work in the UK

What the school offers its staff

• A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
• The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence.
• Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci.
• The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.
• Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.


Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The post is open to ECTs and we would be pleased to hear from candidates who are currently registered with an ITT programme within this subject area. There will be the opportunity to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. The core purpose of the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant subject and will have achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) prior to the commencement of their role.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have high levels of commitment. They should be able to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning experiences for all learners in their care and deploy a range of strategies to support their personal development.

They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and possess high degree of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to demonstrate a highly successful track-record of teaching the subject with strong examination outcomes, particularly at key stage four.

Responsibilities of the Post-Holder

In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course
• ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of their students
• ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
• ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted
• ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages

Pastoral

At Plume Academy all teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of pastoral work including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing report sand compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy’s Personal Development Programme.

Wider Contribution

Teaching staff are encouraged to contribute to the academy’s rich extra-curricular programme, and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview.

As one of the largest educational establishments in Essex, there are many opportunities for career progression. Via an academy-wise coaching programme, staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their own career development, with full support and encouragement from their line managers and other relevant staff, including those responsible for staff training.

What the school offers its staff

Remuneration

Annual salary for a qualified teacher will be in accordance with the Plume Academy Teacher Pay Scale, which from appointment for a fulltime post currently involves a salary Main to Upper pay scale £31,650 - £49,084. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st September each year. Progression through the Teachers’ Pay Scale is subject to an annual performance review process.

We can offer you:

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics on a full-time permanent contract basis with effect from September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Mathematics Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Faculty Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject.

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.

The post is open to ECTs and we would be pleased to hear from candidates who are currently registered with an ITT programme within this subject area. There will be the opportunity to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. The core purpose of the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR (d.olgunde@plume.essex.sch.uk) to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. We will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.

To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0032). This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews are likely to take place the same week, however, early applicants may be taken through to interview sooner.

The Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. The Plume Academy welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Stockley Park FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full Time

From £28,928.64 up to £40,772.16 OTE depending on experience

40 hours per week

If you're a Personal Trainer who's ambitious and caring, you'll love being a part of Nuffield Health. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer somewhere you can grow while you're making a lasting difference to people's lives. Plus, we'll give you paid holiday and you won't have to pay a fee to train clients at our facilities.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer at our Stockley Park FWC, you're confident, outgoing and approachable. Whether you've been training for a while or just recently qualified, it's important that you've achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above). A natural communicator, you're great at listening, understanding and explaining things.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer, you will:

• Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services.

• Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

• Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations.

• Carry out high-quality inductions, health MOTs, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties.

• Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards.

• Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles.

• Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best program, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities.

Salary is based on 40 hours a week, made up of 32 Hours gym floor with 8 hours of PT sessions. As your client base grows, you will drop your gym floor hours to maximise your PT earning potential of up to £40,772.16 OTE.

Whilst on probation all contracts will be a minimum of 24 gym floor hours, this is to ensure you earn a guaranteed minimum salary. Your earning will increase as you establish your PT clients and improve your earning potential.

PT sessions have a sliding scale, the more you deliver the more your take home earning potential is.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free gym membership to physiotherapy, private healthcare, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Key Stage 3/ 4 MFL Teacher needed in Hereford!

Start date: January 2025 - Ongoing

Are you currently looking for a new exciting opportunity teaching MFL?

Have you always wanted to work in a supportive school environment, that values and promotes your development?

Required to start January, this popular school seek an enthusiastic MFL Teacher for a full-time post. This role requires a Teacher who is able to teach engaging and dynamic lessons. Languages taught will be French and Spanish or German! Ideally candidates will work well with staff and have the ability to inspire able and motivated students.

The right candidate will be able to teach French to KS4 and Spanish or German to at least KS3. The role will be full-time (5 days per week) and will be to cover long term. The successful candidate will be taken on until at least the end of the academic year and further work at the school is likely to be available form September 2025.

In return, the MFL Teacher will have the opportunity to work in an engaging and dynamic school with a real friendly working environment.

Newly Qualified Teachers are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants need to have:

• QTS with an MFL specialism or relevant Instructor experience
• The ability to teach Spanish and French and deliver basic lessons in both languages
• A real desire to make a positive difference to the pupils that you work with

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, please call Nachma on 01212003224 or send your CV to nachma.abdi@teacheractive.com

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Handsworth

Start Date: January 2025

Salary Range: £140 - £190

Do you hold QTS in Secondary English?

Do you have experience of teaching students between the ages of 12 to 16+?

Are you looking to work in an inclusive and diverse environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school based in Handsworth. This largely populated school boasts fantastic facilities and offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote student engagement, helping their young people to flourish both academically and personally.

The Vice Principal is looking to take on a driven English Teacher, on a Long-Term basis to join their school!

This could lead to a permanent position for the right English Teacher. The successful English Teacher will be working across Key Stage 3 / KS3 & Key Stage 4 / KS4 will be undertaking exam preparation for GCSE’s.

The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results, whilst following and implementing the schemes of learning.

The successful English Teacher will have:

- QTS with English specialism (ECT’s are welcome to apply)

- Experience teaching English up to Key Stage 4 / KS4

- Excellent classroom management

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

- CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand

- Market leading rates of pay

- Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, call Nachma on 0121 200 3224 or email me at Nachma.abdi@teacheractive.com

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role:Science Teacher

Contract:Permanent

Hours:100%

Salary:MPS/UPS

Closing Date:Monday 13th January 2025 at 12pm Midday

The William de Ferrers School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic science teacher with high ambitions for all pupils to join our dynamic and collaborative science department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and experienced department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils.

The successful candidate will inspire young people to aim high and give them the tools and resilience to achieve their dreams.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us:

For more information about the school, or to arrange a visit, please contact the main office on 01245 326325.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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 The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

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. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Full QTS.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity in line with school values
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to a high standard

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all groups of children

What the school offers its staff

• An exciting, vibrant and happy working environment.
• Training, ongoing CPD
• An excellent staff wellbeing package through our EAP including free 24-hour access to GP appointments.
• Wellbeing day – paid day off.
• A free staff lunch each week.
• Friendly and supportive staff and governors.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Maths to join a well-led, collaborative, and dedicated team with a keen focus on securing progress for every student. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers able to teach throughout the age and ability range and to engender positive relationships with young people. The school offers an excellent induction for ECTs and would be able to support you through your first two years in the profession. Additional incentives may be available to teachers with relevant skills or experience and part-time arrangements will be considered.

What the school offers its staff

These are exciting times at Alec Hunter, since our November 2022 Ofsted inspection confirmed that the school continues to be ‘good’, with the report noting that “Staff morale is high. They feel valued by (the) leadership team (and)… like many pupils, enjoy being part of Alec Hunter Academy”. This vacancy arises due to the fact that we are now a growing, heavily oversubscribed school, and therefore keen to recruit a team member who will make a strong contribution to our vision for Maths as a high-quality department at the forefront of the school’s journey to excellence. 78% of our students achieved a Grade 4 or better in Maths in 2024.

Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming learning community with a positive, harmonious atmosphere and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. As a member of the Saffron Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with a small family of schools in north-west Essex, including Saffron Walden County High, one of the highest performing schools in the county. Numerous opportunities for professional development exist through this partnership and our membership of several local networks.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level will be required for this post. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange this.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated teacher of Science to join a well-led, supportive and high-performing team with a keen focus on securing progress for every student. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers able to teach throughout the age and ability range and to engender positive relationships with young people. The school offers an excellent induction for ECTs and would be able to support you through your first two years in the profession. Additional incentives may be available to teachers with relevant skills or experience and part-time arrangements will be considered.

What the school offers its staff

These are exciting times at Alec Hunter, since our November 2022 Ofsted inspection confirmed that the school continues to be ‘good’, with the report noting that “Staff morale is high. They feel valued by (the) leadership team (and)… like many pupils, enjoy being part of Alec Hunter Academy”. This vacancy arises due to the fact that we are now a growing, heavily oversubscribed school, and therefore keen to recruit a team member who will make a strong contribution to our vision for Science as a high-quality department at the forefront of the school’s journey to excellence.

Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming learning community with a positive, harmonious atmosphere and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. As a member of the Saffron Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with a small family of schools in north-west Essex, including Saffron Walden County High, one of the highest performing schools in the county. Numerous opportunities for professional development exist through this partnership and our membership of several local networks.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level will be required for this post. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange this.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.