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. ECTs are encouraged to apply and would be well supported within the school and across the Trust.

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 matter
• 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 either the school’s Principal, Mr. Chris McClay or Vice-Principal, Mrs. Sally Halls.

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

Hours of work:

Full-time teaching 

We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole. We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our skills and support others too.

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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

Teacher Job Description

Teacher Person Specification