ECT/Experienced Teacher (KS1/EYFS)

Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit, London, SE9 3JN

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April or September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual) MSP 1 - 6 £40,317 - £52,300

ECT/Experienced Teacher (KS1/EYFS) job summary

Join Greenacres Primary School as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or Experienced Teaching
Make a real difference—every day, every child, every moment

Hours: 27.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: 13th April 2026 or September 2026 Actual Salary: MSP 1- 6

Are you a passionate teacher ready to make a real difference in children’s lives?

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning your teaching journey or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, Greenacres Primary School would love to welcome you to our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a KS1/EYFS teacher in a friendly and supportive school where strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine commitment to every child’s success sit at the heart of everything we do. About Greenacres Primary School & the Trust

Greenacres Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where children are encouraged to be confident, curious and proud of their achievements. Our dedicated team works closely together to create a nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported to reach their potential.

We believe that strong partnerships between staff, families and the community help children thrive both academically and personally. Our school community is built on mutual respect, encouragement and a shared commitment to helping every child succeed.

We are proud to be part of the Maritime Academy Trust — a collaborative network of schools across Greenwich, Kent and Medway committed to innovation, professional development and giving every child the best possible start in life.

About The Role

As a teacher at Greenacres Primary School, you will join a supportive and collaborative team who are invested in your success.

Whether you are at the start of your career or bring years of experience, you will be supported to develop your teaching practice while making a meaningful impact in the classroom.

In this role, you will:

• Teach your assigned class and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire a love of learning

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• Support pupils’ academic progress alongside their personal development

• Reflect on your teaching and continue to grow in confidence and expertise

• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the school

You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone” — teamwork and support are central to how we work.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Hold (or will achieve) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Are passionate about helping children succeed and reach their potential

• Have high expectations for all learners

• Are reflective, motivated and eager to develop professionally

• Believe strong relationships are key to effective teaching

• Want to thrive in a supportive and values-driven school community

What We Offer

At Greenacres Primary School, and as part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer more than just a job — we offer a supportive community and opportunities for long-term career development.

For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):

• A fully supported ECT induction programme with a dedicated mentor

• 1st July start with pay over the summer

• Trust-wide ECT networks and peer collaboration

• A welcoming and supportive school culture

• High-quality CPD through the LearnUpon platform tailored to your needs

For Experienced Teachers:

• A collaborative and supportive professional community

• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust, including leadership pathways

• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and succeed

• High-quality professional development and innovative CPD: practical training that fits around busy teaching lives via our LearnUpon platform

• Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Champions and First Aiders

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

We warmly encourage you to visit Greenacres Primary School and see what makes our community special. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

You’ll find more about the role, school and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

Greenacres Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

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

Maritime Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed

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.

About Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenacres-primary-school-and-language-impairment-unit

Greenacres Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.

At Greenacres, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive school with a positive ethos towards children, parents, carers and staff. We believe that together, we will succeed.

We have the highest of expectations of achievement and behaviour for all. Children enter the school at different starting points and, through supporting, developing and educating the whole child, they make good progress and leave ready for the next stage in their learning.

We are always seeking innovative ways of engaging children in learning experiences that motivate and entice them to deepen their understanding and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum is thematic in approach engaging children, enabling knowledge acquisition whilst balanced with life and functional skills which span beyond the curriculum preparing our children for the next stage of their education. The 6Cs underpin everything we do: collaboration, communication, citizenship, character, critical thinking and creativity as we believe these are the attributes which will lead our children to longer term success. We embrace cognitive strategies which have been carefully adopted to enable our children to become self-regulated learners. We believe our role is to instil confidence in all; ensuring the creation of 21st Century learners.

We have a strong set of values. Our core values of unity, respect, acceptance, freedom and aspiration are at the heart of ‘Team Greenacres’ and are central to our curriculum. We want our values and love of learning to prepare children for society and later life.

The success of the thematic approach entwined with a core set of values can be seen in the enjoyment on the children’s faces, in their outcomes and through the dedication of staff and the relationships we foster.

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