Class Teacher - EYFS/KS 1/KS 2 (ECT 2 are welcome to apply)

Grove Primary School, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Experienced Teacher - permanent contract or ECT2 fixed-term 1 year contract offered
• Pay scale: M2 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for talented, inspirational, and skilled teachers who have a strong and innate understanding about how children think, learn, and develop.

The successful candidate will:

• have Qualified Teacher Status
• be experienced and have completed ECT1 minimum
• have a secure understanding of and full commitment to safeguarding children
• be passionate about teaching and learning and committed to high expectations and improved outcomes for all pupils
• have high levels of motivation and commitment
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively within a team

What the school offers its staff

Grove Primary is an outstanding school that is diverse, supportive, warm, and welcoming.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Protection of your Data/Information
Once the recruitment process has been completed the application form and associated documents for the successful candidate will be retained to form the basis of an employment record and stored safely and securely. Unsuccessful candidates’ details will be retained for six months and after that period will be securely disposed of.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class-teacher-JD and PS (1).pdf - 657 KB (opens in new tab)

Class teacher Advert - Sept 2026 (1).pdf - 555 KB (opens in new tab)

About Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Primary School website
• Email address: eugenia.weaver@grove.redbridge.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-primary-school-romford

Thank you for your interest in our school. Grove Primary is an outstanding school that is diverse, supportive, warm, and welcoming. We are seeking an inspirational Early Years Leader who is passionate about young children’s education learning and has high expectation for all pupils.

Arranging a visit to Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eugenia.weaver@grove.redbridge.sch.uk.

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