ECT - Early Career Teacher

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and hardworking ECT to join us in September 2025. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and fun individual willing to give their best for the children and school. They will be keen to develop their teaching practice and commit to working in partnership with colleagues and parents.

As an ECT at St Francis you will have an experienced mentor to support you all the way through your ECT journey and we provide weekly training, development, support and sessions that will develop your confidence and expertise as a teacher.

Visits to the school are encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the school office on 01621 856698 or via email to admin@st-francisrc.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting.

It is important the school application form is completed in full, particularly the section requesting references and elsewhere when consent is required. Incomplete application forms will not be processed.

Due to the level of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advert is closed.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· a commitment to meeting the needs of all children and families

· an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, including classroom practice

· a determined, can do attitude to identify what helps each child learn, overcoming barriers along the way

· high aspirations for the children and themselves

· a commitment to develop children's love of learning

· the ability to work effectively as part of a team

· creativity, hard work, motivation, commitment and flexibility

· excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour

· a passion for learning, both for others and his/herself

· willingness to go the 'extra mile' to support our children and flourish

· a commitment to all aspects of the school's work, including our school's ethos where the pupil comes first.

Salary & Benefits

Main Pay Scale

Salary from £31,650 to £35,674 per year

Location

Maldon, Essex

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at noon

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 9th June 2025

Application forms are to be completed (in full) and submitted to:

admin@st-francisrc.essex.sch.uk

Equal opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, St Francis Catholic Primary School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our school.

Job reference: ECT May 2025