Class Teacher

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THE JAMES OGLETHORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ashvale Gardens

Upminster

Essex

RM14 3NB

Telephone: 01708 225 202

Email: office@jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Fielder

Class Teacher

Salary: Teachers Main Scale (Including ECTs) £37,870 - £50,474

Hours: Full Time (32.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

We are looking to appoint a qualified teacher to join a committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff team. ECTs are welcome to apply.

We are a good school that is committed to continuous improvement, encapsulated by our vision, ‘Helping Everyone Grow and Flourish’. At the heart of everything we do is the school community and the people who work together to achieve this: children, staff, parents and governors. We believe in providing a school where everyone feels secure, valued, and cared for. Guided by our core values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that inspires everyone to aim high, embrace their individuality, and act with honesty and respect.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a passion for teaching and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives
• Shares our commitment to the values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity, and is keen to inspire these qualities in the children
• Has strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team
• Is dedicated to their professional development and keen to grow in their career
• Has a flexible, positive attitude and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment

We can offer you:

• A supportive and caring working environment with staff who are friendly and work closely as a team
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• A school community dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, guided by our values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity
• A commitment to staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance

Tours with a member of the senior leadership team are encouraged. Please contact the school office by either calling 01708 225202 or email at office@jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 - 12pm

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

Please note online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates on publicly available information that would affect their suitability to work with children.