Classroom teacher

LIFE Education Trust

Benhurst Primary School

Benhurst Avenue

Elm Park

Hornchurch

RM12 4QS

Tel: 01708 450807

Website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk

Twitter:@BenhurstPrimary

Headteacher: Ms Alice Larkman

 

Classroom Teacher

Contract Type: Temporary – August 2026 (with the potential to be made permanent)

Scale: Mainscale

Salary: MPR1 – MPR6 

FTE: 1.00 

Reporting to:  Headteacher/SLT

Start Date: September 2025

 

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

We are now looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join Benhurst Primary School.

Job Purpose:

To teach the curriculum across the 4-11 age range as required by the Headteacher. To participate in the development of appropriate curriculum. To mark and assess pupils’ work. To support the vision and values of the school.

You will:

• Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
• Support the vision and values of our school
• Inspire young children with a passion for learning
• Plan creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising academic progression of our pupils
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Be professional, approachable and caring
• Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence. The school is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for the pupils in a safe, secure and friendly environment.

 

Applications:

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https://benhurst.havering.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications close at 9am on Monday 2^nd June 2025.

Interview will take place on Wednesday 4^th June 2025.

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

 

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.