Havering Schools Jobs
Class Teacher
- Employer: The James Oglethorpe Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/337416
THE JAMES OGLETHORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ashvale Gardens
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3NB
Telephone: 01708 225 202
Email: office@jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Fielder
Class Teacher
Salary: Teachers Main Scale (Including ECTs) £37,870 - £50,474
Hours: Full Time (32.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking to appoint a qualified teacher to join a committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff team. ECTs are welcome to apply.
We are a good school that is committed to continuous improvement, encapsulated by our vision, ‘Helping Everyone Grow and Flourish’. At the heart of everything we do is the school community and the people who work together to achieve this: children, staff, parents and governors. We believe in providing a school where everyone feels secure, valued, and cared for. Guided by our core values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that inspires everyone to aim high, embrace their individuality, and act with honesty and respect.
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates a passion for teaching and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives
- Shares our commitment to the values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity, and is keen to inspire these qualities in the children
- Has strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team
- Is dedicated to their professional development and keen to grow in their career
- Has a flexible, positive attitude and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment
We can offer you:
- A supportive and caring working environment with staff who are friendly and work closely as a team
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- A school community dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, guided by our values of Aspiration, Identity, and Integrity
- A commitment to staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance
Tours with a member of the senior leadership team are encouraged. Please contact the school office by either calling 01708 225202 or email at office@jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 - 12pm
Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026
This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.
Please note online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates on publicly available information that would affect their suitability to work with children.
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 OpportunitiesHavering 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.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.