Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Echelford Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher on fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave to work in Key Stage 2. We are looking for teachers who have a passion for creating lifelong learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child.

The role will commence in September 2026 and end on 31st August 2027.

Main duties and responsibilities of the job are included in the job description attached to this advertisement along with a person specification giving details of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles.

Echelford Primary is a popular three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

What the school offers its staff

Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust and as such plays an important part in the development of not only our school but for all the schools in the Trust.

As a Trust we are committed to offering all our teachers

• Accelerated career development, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership
• Opportunities to work in partnership with other teachers and leaders across the Trust to develop practice in our own schools as well as other local schools
• A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by all

If this is your first appointment, we offer EC

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• Ringfenced non-contact time each week to enable you to fully commit yourself to the professional growth opportunities that are so important at the outset of your career
• A well-trained and supportive mentor who is well-versed in the expectations of the Early Career Framework and committed to enabling their ECT be the best teacher they can be
• A whole team of staff who share the same values and high aspirations for all our children
• Trust wide support from leaders and colleagues across the Trust;
• Opportunities to attend training with other ECTs in local schools;

We warmly welcome any interested applicants – including teachers looking for their first role - to either come and look around our school and meet one of the co-headteachers, or call and speak to one of the co-headteachers to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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.