Primary Teaching Jobs in Essex

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Quarry Hill Academy, Grays

Closing: 30/06/2026 Midday

 

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Catalyst Academies Trust Vacancies

Are you looking for teaching jobs in Thurrock, Essex? Catalyst Academies Trust offers a range of rewarding vacancies across our five primary schools: Aveley Academy, Benyon Primary, Dilkes Academy, Quarry Hill Academy and Sommers Heath Primary.

Our vacancies include opportunities for experienced teachers, school support staff, apprentices and those looking to begin a career in education. Whether you are searching for a full-time teaching role, a part-time position, or an apprenticeship pathway into primary education, Catalyst Academies Trust provides opportunities to develop your skills and grow within a supportive trust environment.

Vacancies for New Apprentices and Experienced Teachers

Catalyst Academies Trust offers vacancies for applicants at different stages of their education career. Some roles are ideal for experienced teachers who are ready to take the next step, while others are designed for those who are just starting out and want to train while working in a primary school setting.

Vacancies for Both Part-Time and Full-Time Roles

We understand that every candidate has different goals, experience and availability. That is why vacancies across Catalyst Academies Trust may include both part-time and full-time opportunities.

Whether you are looking for a permanent teaching position, a flexible school-based role, or a fixed-term apprenticeship, our vacancies page brings together current opportunities from across our trust schools in Thurrock.

Essex Primary Teaching Jobs

Our schools provide education for primary-aged children, with opportunities across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Teaching vacancies may include classroom teacher roles, teaching assistant roles, early years roles and apprenticeship opportunities.

Working within a primary school environment gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils during some of the most important stages of their learning and development.

Pathways to Progress Within the Trust

Catalyst Academies Trust is committed to supporting professional development. We aim to help staff build their skills, gain experience and progress within the trust.

For apprentices, this may mean gaining qualifications while working in a school environment. For experienced teachers and school staff, this may include opportunities to take on greater responsibility, move into leadership roles or develop specialist expertise.

By joining one of our schools, you become part of a wider trust with shared values, professional support and opportunities for long-term career progression.

Jobs for Experienced Teachers in Essex

If you are an experienced teacher looking for your next role in Essex, Catalyst Academies Trust offers opportunities across a group of primary schools in Thurrock.

Experienced teachers may find vacancies suited to their skills, including higher band teaching roles, subject leadership opportunities and positions with additional responsibility. Our schools value teachers who can bring strong classroom practice, creativity and a commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.

Leadership opportunities may also be available for candidates who are ready to support curriculum development, mentor colleagues or contribute to whole-school improvement.

Teaching Jobs for Apprentices

Catalyst Academies Trust also offers teaching and education-based apprenticeship opportunities for people who want to begin or develop a career in schools.

Apprenticeship roles allow you to gain practical experience in a primary school while working towards recognised qualifications. Depending on the role, you may have the opportunity to learn through a combination of school-based training, college study, university pathways or other approved learning providers.

Our apprenticeship vacancies may include Level 2 and Level 3 routes, including early years and teaching assistant pathways. These roles are suitable for applicants from a range of educational backgrounds and experience levels, including those taking their first step into education.

Apprenticeships can be a valuable route into a long-term career in teaching, early years education, classroom support or wider school roles.

Thurrock Teaching Jobs

Catalyst Academies Trust is partnered with five primary schools in the Thurrock area:

• Aveley Academy
• Benyon Primary
• Dilkes Academy
• Quarry Hill Academy
• Sommers Heath Primary

Our vacancies page brings together current teaching and school-based opportunities from across these schools, making it easier for applicants to explore roles in one place.

If you are looking for primary school jobs in Thurrock, teaching vacancies in Essex, or apprenticeship opportunities in education, view our current vacancies and apply for a role that matches your skills and ambitions.

FAQs

How do I apply?

You can apply by selecting the vacancy you are interested in from the list on this page. Each job listing includes further details about the role, the school, the closing date and the application process.

Do you only offer primary teaching roles?

Catalyst Academies Trust works with primary schools, so many of our vacancies are based in primary education. However, we may also offer a range of school-based roles, including teaching assistant positions, early years roles, apprenticeship vacancies, business management roles and other support staff opportunities.

Do you offer teaching jobs for apprentices?

Yes. Catalyst Academies Trust offers apprenticeship opportunities for applicants who want to train while gaining experience in a school setting. These may include teaching assistant apprenticeships, early years apprenticeships and Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship pathways, depending on current vacancies.