"The Alderton Family: Belong, Aspire, Achieve. Securing Strong Futures Together."

At Alderton Infant and Junior Schools, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and compassionate teacher with high expectations for themselves and their pupils to join our forward-thinking, harmonious school team for September 2026.

Your opportunity

Our school motto is Belong, Aspire, Achieve, which applies to both students and staff. We are looking for an excellent teacher who wants to work within a supportive and aspirational team and who has an ambition for excellence. We would be interested in applications from Early Career Teachers or those who are experienced and interested in leading a curriculum area. We are a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every member of the Alderton Family is treated with compassion and kindness. This is an exciting position, which offers excellent opportunities for career progression and development. We welcome applications from candidates who share our ethos and want to have a positive impact.                                                              

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who:

• A passion for children's learning and development.
• High expectations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
• High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further development;
• QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree
• Interest in having a wider positive contribution to the school

In return we can offer ECT’s:

• Outstanding mentoring and a structured induction program to help you build confidence and succeed in your first role.

• Opportunities to observe good practice and receive effective coaching support

• Opportunities to connect with other ECTs across EFSPT to share ideas and experiences.

• A friendly, welcoming environment where you’ll feel encouraged to ask questions and grow as a teacher.

Experienced teachers

• A friendly, experienced team and wonderful pupils to teach,

• An opportunity to lead on an area of the curriculum or whole school development,

• Excellent CPD and the opportunity to draw on the knowledge and expertise of other staff.

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.