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Vacancies

Vacancy Position  Teacher 

Temporary Maternity Cover 

Full or Part Time 

Location 

Friars Primary School & Nursery, Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9XX 

Salary 

Salary Range: MPR/UPR 

Hours of work:  Full-time teaching or part-time teaching 

Start Date: 4th January 2024 

About the Role 

 Vacancy Position 

Teacher 

Temporary Maternity Cover 

Full or Part Time 

We have an exciting opportunity available to join the happy and dedicated team at our popular school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reflective teacher to cover computing teaching as part of our school’s PPA offer. In addition to this, we may ask you to take maths groups. If you have experience of teaching computing that is great but do not worry as we will provide a smooth handover as part of your induction. 

We are looking to fill a full-time teaching post but are open to either full time applications, or creating a job share opportunity for a couple of part time applicants. 

On offer are an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are a passionate teacher with high expectations for every learner, who can inspire, motivate and make learning fun, then our children need you. 

The successful candidate will: 

  • be passionate about learning 

  • excite and inspire our children 

  • promote high standards and challenge 

  • work as a flexible member of a team 

  • display energy, imagination and initiative 

 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you: 

  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters 

  • A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn 

  • High quality professional development 

  • Opportunities for cross phase work 

  • Support and collaboration across our Trust 

  • A well-resourced school 

 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office at office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with the school’s Principal, Mr. Chris McClay. 

 

Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted. 

Closing Date:  Midday, Friday 17th November 2023 

 

Interviews:  Week commencing 20th November 2023 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

Application Documents: 

Application Form 

Teacher Job Description 

Teacher Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

 

Vacancy Position - Assistant Principal and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator SENDCo 

Permanent 

Location 

Friars Primary School & Nursery, Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9XX 

Salary - Salary Range: Leadership Scale 5-9 

 

Hours of work - Full-time teaching 

 

Start Date - April 2024 or earlier if possible 

 

About the Role 

Are you interested in joining a vibrant senior leadership team? Are you highly passionate about education and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities? Are you an experienced, qualified SENDCo? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

Friars is a long-established popular school in Shoeburyness with amazing children, staff and facilities. We are looking to welcome a new Assistant Principal who will be the school’s SENDCo into our happy team 

As an Assistant Principal you work closely alongside other senior leaders to maintain high standards and lead and support school improvement. As SENDCo, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the provision of special educational needs support across the school. 

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

  • Being an integral part of the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in delivering effective management and leadership 

  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures, including those for identifying and assessing special educational needs 

  • Coordinating the provision of support for all pupils and for those with special educational needs and disabilities 

  • Liaising closely with parents, outside agencies, and other professionals to ensure that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are met 

  • Supporting the school in ensuring that it meets its statutory obligations under the SEND Code of Practice 

 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you: 

  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters 

  • A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn 

  • High quality professional development 

  • Support and collaboration across our Trust 

  • A very well-resourced school 

 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office at office@fps.porticoacademytrust.co.uk and a member of our team will arrange a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with the school’s Principal, Mr. Chris McClay. 

Full details of the interview process will be shared with those candidates who are shortlisted. 

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 24th November 2023 

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th November 2023 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Application Documents 

Assistant Principal and SENDCo Application Form 

Assistant Principal and SENDCo Job Description 

Assistant Principal and SENDCo Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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