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Vacancy Position  Teacher  Maternity Cover 

Location 

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

Salary 

Salary Range: MPR/UPR 

Hours of work: Full-time teaching 

Start Date: 4th January 2024 

About the Role 

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 will likely 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. 

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 

Vacancy Position  Class Teacher 

Temporary – Maternity Cover 

 

Location 

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS 

 

Salary: MPR or UPR – depending on experience 

 

Hours: Full time teaching hours 

 

Start Date: 4th January 2024 

 

About The Role 

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care. 

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. 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange 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 

 

We recognise continuous service from previous teaching employment 

Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work. 

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

Telephone: 01702 987890 ext 310 

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. 

Closing date: 24th November 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 27th November 2023

Application Documents 

Teacher Application Form 

Class Teacher Job Description 

Class Teacher Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Vacancy Position  Class Teacher 

 

Location 

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS 

 

Salary: MPR or UPR – depending on experience 

 

Hours: Full time teaching hours 

 

Start Date: 4th January 2024 

 

About The Role 

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care. 

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. 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange 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 

 

We recognise continuous service from previous teaching employment 

Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work. 

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

Telephone: 01702 987890 ext 310 

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. 

Closing date: 24th November 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 27th November 2023

Application Documents 

Teacher Application Form 

Class Teacher Job Description 

Class Teacher Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Vacancy Position -  Midday Assistant 

 

Fixed Term to 20th July 2024 

 

Location 

Hamstel Junior School, Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ 

 

Salary 

Level 3 Points 3 to 5 £20,812 to £21,575 pro-rata (£2,384 to £2,471 actual salary) 

 

Start Date 

Required as soon as possible 

 

About The Role 

Would you like to become involved in a friendly supportive school? 

This could be the job for you. 

We require a Midday Assistant to work with our children at lunchtimes. 

You will need to be: 

• flexible and adaptable 

• enthusiastic and a team player 

• positive with and about children and have a cheerful disposition 

• willing to show initiative when necessary and enjoy working in a lively, child friendly environment. 

 

Hours of work: 5 hours per week (12:40pm – 1:40pm Monday to Friday) term time only. 

 

You can find out more about the school on our website: 

www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk 

For further details or an application pack (if you are unable to download details and an application form), 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. 

Closing date: 28th November at Midday 

Interviews: 1st December 2023 

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 

Support Staff Application Form

Midday Assistant Job Description 

Midday Assistant Person Specification

 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Vacancy Position - Midday Assistant 

West Leigh Junior School 

Location 

West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB 

Salary 

Level 3 Points 3 to 5 £20,812 to £21,575 pro-rata (£3,375 to £3,499 actual salary) 

Hours of work 

7 hours and 5 mins per week (7.08 hours), 11:50am to 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only 

Start Date - As soon as possible 

About the Role 

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils. To support the development of our team at West Leigh Junior School, we are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join us on our ongoing journey for continued school improvement. 

The main scope of the job will be: 

  • To treat all children with respect, trust, kindness and honesty. 

  • To work within a well-established and respected team. 

  • To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the midday break. 

  • To uphold the schools’ behaviour expectations for maintaining good order. 

  • To provide pastoral care and guidance. 

  • To lead games and activities with the children. 

  • To develop a varied programme of activities as part of the lunchtime play. 

  •  To organise and oversee the operation of the lunchtime play. 

  • To ensure that all equipment and areas are available, usable and safe. 

  • To administer basic first aid as required. 

  • To alert the senior leadership team of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children.

  •  To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety, safeguarding, welfare and behaviour of pupils.

  • To attend relevant training and meetings as required. 

  • To respect confidentiality at all times. 

 

Information about the School 

West Leigh Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust. 

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils. 

Set in the heart of the community, West Leigh Junior School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated. 

Closing Date: 20 November 2023 at midday 

Interviews: Thursday 23 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 

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 

MDA Application Form 

MDA Job Description 

MDA Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Vacancy Position - Lead Caretaker 

 

Location 

Hamstel Infant & Nursery and Hamstel Junior School, Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4PQ 

 

Salary 

Range: Level 6 Points 13 to 20 - £26,897 to £30,296 

 

Hours of work 

This role is full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year. 

The hours of work will be between 6:30am and 6pm. The postholder will need to have a flexible approach to their working hours within this time. The 37 hours per week will be split equally over Monday to Friday but the start and finish times daily may change based on the needs of the role and the Trust. They will be agreed with the Estates and Facilities Manager. 

There may also be the requirement to cover external evening/weekend lettings on an overtime basis. 

 

Start Date 

As soon as possible 

 

About the role 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Lead Caretaker to support the multi academy trust (MAT) working primarily within Hamstel Infant School & Nursery and Hamstel Junior School. 

The successful applicant will: 

  • Contribute to the smooth running of the trusts schools by organising and leading the daily activities of the wider site team, and taking ownership of swimming pool operations. 

  • Be a team player who takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of the MAT’s buildings and grounds.

  • Be an enthusiastic, approachable, highly motivated and flexible individual who possesses general building maintenance and caretaking skills. 

  • Have a good range of DIY skills such as electrical work, decorating, minor plumbing and carpentry. 

  • Possess good communication skills as you will be liaising with site caretakers, contractors and tradesmen as well as students and staff. 

  • You should also have an awareness of COSHH, safe manual handling practices and Health and Safety. 

Duties may also include general cleaning, dealing with spillages, blockages, locking and unlocking the sites and any ad-hoc duties that may be required. 

Reporting to the Estates and Facilities Manager 

 

A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend site outside of normal working hours. 

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail. 

For an informal discussion regarding any aspect of the role, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR on 01702 987890 x310. 

If you wish to apply for this role, please contact Rebecca Sanderson for an application pack at recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk or telephone 01702 987890 x310. 

Closing Date: 24th November 2023 at midday 

Interview Date: w/c 27th November 2023 

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 

Support Staff Application Form

Lead Caretaker Description

Lead Caretaker Person Specification

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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