Early Career Teacher
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £34,823.00 Annually (FTE)
Early Career Teacher job summary
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Job Role: Early Career Teacher (KS1)
Pay Range: Main Pay Range (M1-M2)
Salary: £32,916 - £34,823 per annum
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Role:
We are looking to recruit an inspiring Early Career Teacher to join a committed and nurturing staff group in our Infant and Nursery school. We are a fully inclusive school where relationships are at the heart of what we do. Our school is a place where children, staff and families are valued and all work together to challenge, inspire and develop high aspirations for our children’s futures. We are committed to a culture of lifelong learning for both children and staff.
We will consider those with experiences across both EYFS and KS1 and can offer strong coaching and mentoring for those new to the role.
This is an opportunity to work within an innovative and people centred trust where careers really matter.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you
Desire to really ‘make a difference’ and work within a team that looks outwards to improve pedagogy, practice and outcomes for our very young pupils.
Form trusted and positive relationships with children and parents
Are passionate and knowledgeable about high quality Early Years and Key Stage 1 education
Have high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
Have an engaging teaching style which enthuses and motivates the children to learn
Are fully inclusive of all pupils, regardless of their needs
Are resilient, and reflective.
Work well as part of a team and can make a commitment to improving and developing your own practice and wellbeing as well as supporting others with theirs.
We can offer you:
Happy, warm and well-motivated children who are eager to learn
Well-resourced learning environment with an enthusiastic and supportive staff
A forward-looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
A commitment to continued professional development and networking across our trust
Good PPA provision and time for subject leadership
Fully supported ECT induction
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Monkwick Infant School?
We can offer you:
A Competitive Salary
Robust school/trust CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Wednesday 24th June via My New Term/the following link: https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/join-us/opportunities-with-us
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are not currently engaging with recruitment agencies.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 170 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School website
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