Key Role Information

Salary
37,870.00 - 56,154.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
26/01/2026 12:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Payscale | M1 - M6 and Upper Payscale UP1-UP3
Department
RE
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

 

At our school, we prioritize staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making. We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:

·        Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria

·        Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff

·        Additional protected PPA time

·        Option to take PPA at home

·        Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head

·        Two-week October half term

·        A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development

·        Employee assistance program

·        Free flu vaccinations

·        DSE eye test and glasses

·        Complimentary tea and coffee

·        Regular staff social events

·        An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad

·        Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London

·        A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the very successful Humanities Department. The school has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results.  

 

We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.

 

There is an excellent ECT induction programme in place and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply in addition to experienced practitioners. 

 

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

 

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Jonathan Edwards, Deputy Headteacher, for further information about the post. His contact details are jed@cooperscoborn.co.uk

 

 

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at Noon

 

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

 

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

 

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.


Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Post-Graduate Certificate in Educationessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to motivate studentsessential
Ability to prioritise key tasks and manage time effectivelyessential
Ability to analyse information and identify key areas for actionessential
Accuracy and attention to detail in collecting information and producing reportsessential
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpointessential
Knowledge of virtual learning environments, e.g. Google Classrooms

An awareness, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion

An awareness, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusionessential

Experience

Ability to teach Religious Studies at KS3 or Geography up to and including A-Levelessential
Experience of a variety of assessment methodsessential
Experience of tracking student progress and effective intervention with underperforming studentsessential
Experience of the pastoral aspects of being a form tutoressential
Effective use of Go4Schools as an information management tool to have a positive impact on student progress

Personal Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
Empathy with learners and teaching staffessential
Abilities to work on own initiativeessential
Planning, organisation and time management skillsessential
Ability to work flexiblyessential
Commitment to continuous professional developmentessential
Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular provision within the wider school communityessential

Understanding the principles with regard to safeguarding children

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in school essential

The Coopers Company and Coborn School

Samantha Durrell

recruitment@cooperscoborn.co.uk

St Mary’s Lane

Upminster
Essex
RM14 3HS

Safeguarding Information

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

 

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

 

All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List information, where applicable to the role in question. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.