About This Role
Humanities Teacher for Pathways School
Apply by: Friday 1st May 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: M1-M6 £40,317 to £52,300 + SEN allowance: £2,787 depending on experience
Location: Pathways School, New Road Dagenham RM10 9HN
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.
Are you passionate about Teaching, enjoy helping young people achieve their personal best and keen to expand on or develop your subject teaching skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for teaching Secondary age pupils. You will need to have:
● A passion for learning and willing to develop yourself into a sector leading educator
● An understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs of pupils
● QT status with a good honours subject degree.
● Recent experience of teaching Science to students across the primary or secondary age range
Pathways School is a small special school, currently catering for pupils from KS2 to KS4 and offering a curriculum base on a child’s right to ‘Learn, Grow and Thrive’. We absolutely believe that all our children and young people deserve to achieve and succeed and will do so, with the right guidance and academic and pastoral support with a therapeutic approach.
Our Trust can offer:
Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team
Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement
Continuous professional development & learning opportunities
Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands
Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors
Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services
Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working
A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development
A clear vision for the future and strong values of Pathways
https://ekopathways.ekotrust.org.uk/ekopathways/site/pages/aboutus
Visits are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0203 917 9600 to arrange this or for any further information please email hhales@ekotrust.org.uk
To apply, please visit ‘My New Term’
Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.
Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 12 pm
Interview date: Thursday 14th May 2026
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.