Teacher

We have an exciting opportunity available to join the happy and dedicated team at our popular Southend school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reflective teacher who will work as an intervention teacher across the school at least throughout 2026-27. On offer are an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are a passionate teacher with high expectations for every learner, who can inspire, motivate and make learning fun, then our children need you. This role is not open to applications from ECTs. The successful candidate will: be passionate about learningexcite and inspire our childrenpromote high standards and challengework as a flexible member of a teamdisplay energy, imagination and initiative As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matterA nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learnHigh quality professional developmentOpportunities for cross phase workSupport and collaboration across our TrustA well-resourced schoolVisits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office at office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with either the school’s Principal, Mr. Chris McClay or Vice-Principal, Mrs. Sally Halls. Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted. Hours of work: Full-time teaching For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. Application Documents Teacher Job Description Teacher Person Specification