Position Details
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only
About the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of primary and secondary schools located within Thurrock. Across the five academies, GLC pledges equality of opportunity and works to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment where all characteristics are valued.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Successful candidate must hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (or equivalent) and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to create an environment that stimulates pupils' interests, progress and development. The role involves developing the early years provision on its journey to outstanding.
Benefits
* Staff well‑being programme, including access to Westfield Health Insurance
* Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Long‑service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years of service
* State‑of‑the‑art facilities and access to high‑quality resources
* Paid "My Day" each year
* Excellent career development and training
* Two‑week October half‑term break
* A supportive central team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance)
* Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
* Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
* GLC Staff Nursery (competitive rates and term time only)
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to complete pre‑employment checks including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure. Safer recruitment procedures are followed.
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