Primary Specialist Subject Teacher

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £1000

Health insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Long service awards

Staff Nursery

My Day

Career development

Job summary

Gateway Learning Community (GLC) is seeking a Primary Specialist Subject Teacher in Art, DT or Science to work across four primary schools in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary. The role is permanent and full-time, with a commitment to high quality teaching and excellent pupil progress.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, classroom impact across key stages and a collaborative approach. Attend safeguarding checks and contribute to the GLC’s inclusive, innovative learning

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with excellent subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Art, DT or Science in four primary schools.
• Demonstrate commitment to pupil progress and inclusive education.

Skills

Art

DT

Science

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC9000-79 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale /UPS

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

Primary Specialist Subject Teacher: Art/DT/Science

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about Flexible Working

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Building on the success of our current team of specialised teachers in Music, MFL and P.E we are looking to strengthen this team through the recruitment of a specialist subject teacher in Art,DT or Science to work across our four primary schools.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the current curriculum. Candidates will need to evidence a committed approach to ensuring that all pupils under their care, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to make excellent progress.

Watch our video for an insight in to our trust:https://youtu.be/y9TxAPxuYN0

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:http://www.theglc.org.uk/879/ofsted-reports

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months.].

3 hours of planning, preparation and assessment time [Primary]

No expectations for teachers to lead after school clubs [Primary]

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2-week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions concerning the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Gateway Learning Community (GLC): is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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