Class Teacher

Concordia Academy; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

CPD opportunities

Flexible & Family‑Friendly

Blue Light Card discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

Concordia Academy, a new free school opened in 2016, relocated to a state‑of‑the‑art site on Union Road, Romford. We are looking to appoint inspirational class teachers to join our dedicated team, with the Class Teacher role central to the school’s success and the learning opportunities we offer pupils.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Careers Teachers (ECTs). You will be passionate about achieving the best outcomes for every child, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Concordia Academy and to the learning opportunities for pupils.
• We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Careers Teachers (ECTs).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent provision for our children and play an integral role in the development of our newly formed school.
• Be an outstanding teacher and leader, forward thinking and adaptable, with a focus on academic and emotional progress for every child.

Job description

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1 - M6, (£39, 196 - £52,141 Annually FTE) Please note: the salary advertised is subject to the nationally agreed teachers' pay award and any associated cost of living increase, which will be implemented once formally confirmed.

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible/January 27 - pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks

About this Role

Do you want to join an outstanding new school looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational teacher?

Concordia Academy opened as a new free school in 2016. In September 2018, we moved to our superb new purpose‑built site on Union Road in Romford. As a new and growing school, we are looking to appoint inspirational, ambitious and talented class teachers to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Concordia Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Careers Teachers (ECTs).

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be, where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve.

We are offering you:

• The opportunity to work in a brand new state of the art building with excellent facilities
• Huge scope for advancement and fantastic opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new project and to help shape the direction of a new school
• A unique chance to work with senior leaders who have been part of successful school improvement elsewhere in London

We are looking for:

• Someone to provide excellent provision for our children and play an integral role in the development of our newly formed school
• A candidate who is, or wants to become, an outstanding teacher and leader
• Somebody who is forward thinking and adaptable
• Someone who is relentless in securing academic and emotional progress for every child

We will invest in developing you as a teacher and as a leader - there will be considerable professional development opportunities for the successful candidate.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

J Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well‑being Focus: We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer robust well‑being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

• We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well‑being:
• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support: Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Interview date: TBC with shortlisted candidates, however we will review applications as and when they are received.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.