ECT Class Teacher (Year group negotiable)

School/Location: Woodside Primary Academy, Wood Street, Walthamstow, London E17 3JX

Start Date: 1st September 2026 - subject to the completion of safer recruitment checks

Salary: Outer London MPS M1-M6 PLUS retention & recruitment allowance (equivalent to Inner London pay)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and talented ECT Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at The Woodside Primary Academy. This role is central to the success of our school and has a direct impact on the exceptional learning experiences we provide for the children. As a Class Teacher, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day teaching and learning of all children in your class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will be supported through high-quality coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders, ensuring you can thrive in every aspect of your role.

Our School

At The Woodside Primary Academy, we are proud of our high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and personal development. Our broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum underpins everything we do, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an inclusive school where all children are valued, respected and supported as individuals. We do not label children or group them by perceived ability; instead, we provide equal opportunities for all children to challenge themselves, take ownership of their learning and develop a strong Growth Mindset. The Woodside Primary Academy is an exciting place to be for children, staff, families and the wider community.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about securing the very best outcomes for children and committed to giving every child the opportunity to succeed, whatever their starting point or barriers. You will bring:

• A relentless drive to achieve excellence for the children in your care
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A track record of effective, good or outstanding classroom practice
• Strong communication skills and a positive, warm sense of humour
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity that inspires and enhances teaching and learning.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. Please contact the school office, by Telephone 0208 520 5168 or email school@woodside-academy.org to make an appointment.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy. All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

Closing date: 12th June 2026 at Midday

Interviews to take place on: 18th June 2026

Applications MUST be completed online via this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139016/EDV-2026-WPA-80582

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives:

• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels.
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.

How to apply

Applications MUST be completed online via this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139016/EDV-2026-WPA-80582