The Pioneer Academy recruitment team are looking to recruit aspirational  new ECTs for September in each of our regions (see details of schools below).  There may also be the opportunity to start working at a school before September, depending on the needs of the school and the successful candidate's availability. We have a proven track record of supporting ECTs within their induction years and beyond, with incredible training options. We welcome applications from those currently training, those looking to start their ECT journey already, and those ECTs who are already working in a school and looking for a new opportunity.

If you are interested in this vacancy or wish to arrange a tour at any of our schools, please email our team at recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk and add your details to our ECT pool here The Pioneer Academy ECT opportunities – Fill out form

If you are interested in applying for one of our schools listed below, or for a number of our schools, please complete this one application form by clicking 'Apply Now'. In your personal supporting statement, please add the following details:

- Start by stating the school(s) you are interested.

- Ensure you add details of the schools you have completed placements at along with the year groups you have experiences if teaching in.

You will be:

• A teacher with experiences in primary phases or EYFS.
• A highly effective practitioner who is passionate about education and giving children the best educational experiences possible.
• An excellent role model for staff and pupils.
• A team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

In return, we can offer you:

• Friendly and dedicated staff teams who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in their local community.
• High quality development and training within a 2 year ECT induction period using materials from UCL and tailored to meet individual ECTs' needs.
• Weekly meetings with experienced, nurturing mentors.
• Excellent CPD opportunities beyond your ECT years.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including speakers from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in SEND, assessment and safeguarding.
• Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Our schools and locations:

BEXLEY

• Belvedere Infant and Nursery School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6AA
• Belvedere Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6AA
• Chatsworth Infant and Nursery School, Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, Kent  DA15 9DD
• Burnt Oak Junior School, Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, Kent  DA15 9DA

BROMLEY

• Red Hill Primary School, Red Hill, Bromley, Kent  BR7 6DA
• Southborough Primary School, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent  BR2 8AA
• Downe Primary School, High Elms Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent BR6 7JN
• Stewart Fleming Primary School, Witham Road, Anerley, London  SE20 7YB

CROYDON

• South Norwood Primary School, 34 Crowther Road, South Norwood, London  SE25 5QP
• Broadmead Primary School, 366 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey  CR0 2EA
• The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon  CR0 2HN

KENT

• Edenbridge Primary School, High Street, Edenbridge, Kent  TN8 5AB
• Halstead Community Primary School, Otford Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent  TN14 7EA
• Shoreham Village School, Church Street, Shoreham, Kent, TN14 7SN
• Ightham Primary School, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Kent, TN15 9DD  

SURREY

• Holland Junior School, Holland Road, Oxted, Surrey.  RH8 9BG
• Woodcote Primary School, Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey,  CR5 2ED

SUSSEX, INCLUDING BRIGHTON & HOVE

• Moulescoomb Primary School, The Highway/Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4PA
• West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School, Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex BN3 8BN
• Hollington Primary School, Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex  TN38 9DS 
• We are also working with Churchwood Primary Academy and Robsack Wood Primary Academy , both located in hastings, East Sussex.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.  In your personal supporting statement, please add the following details:

- Start by stating the school(s) you are interested.

- Ensure you add details of the schools you have completed placements at along with the year groups you have experiences if teaching in.

 Applications should be submitted via My New Term.  CVs that are submitted via email will not be accepted. 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a self declaration and criminal disclosures declaration prior to interview.  In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school.  If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.   An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.  Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for reference.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY. AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.