Vacancies & Recruitment
Al-Noor Primary (VA) is a new 2 form entry, co-educational school which opened in September 2018 in a new, purpose-built school building.
It started with two year groups: Reception and year one, in September 2019 we opened our year two class. We are now opening year three in September 2020 and will continue to expand year group at a time until it is full in September 2023. The school will welcome a diverse intake of pupils and be inclusive of all. It will strive through its distinctive faith ethos (Muslim) to nurture responsible, highly achieving and engaged citizens who are well-equipped to play a positive role in Redbridge and beyond.
Teaching Assistant (KS1/EYFS)
Job Title
part time Teaching Assistant (EYFS/ KS1)
Reference
Teaching/Support of teaching
Category
Teaching Primary Schools
Job Type
Permanent
Job Hours
35 hours, Mon, Tue, Thur: 7.45am – 15.25, Wed: 7.45-16.20, Fri: 7.45am – 15.20
Salary
LBR5, spinal 12, pro rata term time only, actual £26,333-£27,509 gross annual
Start Date
September 2025
Description
Al-Noor Primary School (VA)
619-629 Green Lane
Goodmayes, Ilford
Essex
IG3 9RP
020 8597 7576
Recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Ms Someera Butt, Headteacher
Al-Noor Primary (VA) is a new 2-form entry, co-educational school that opened in September 2018 in a new, purpose-built school building. The school is a two-form entry school and has 420 pupils from Reception – Year 6. The school will welcome a diverse intake of pupils and be inclusive of all. It will strive through its distinctive faith ethos (Muslim) to nurture responsible, highly achieving and engaged citizens who are well equipped to play a positive role in Redbridge and beyond.
The school is seeking dynamic, engaging and effective teaching assistant who have a history of raising standards and fostering excellent learning and achievement through great teaching.
Teachers who would like to join us at this exciting time, to build a strong and vibrant school community that reflects its faith tradition and promotes the moral, spiritual and emotional development of pupils alongside their intellectual, social, physical and cultural development are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidates:
- strongly support our vision, value and faith ethos;
- hold qualifications in English and Maths are level 2 or higher, along with further relevant qualifications at level 3 or higher (for EYFS posts, a qualification from the DfE’s EYFS Qualifications List is required);
- are enthusiastic and warm practitioners who are highly motivated and creative;
- have attained a high level of proficiency in supporting pupil learning, particularly in the teaching of phonics, reading, writing and maths;
- have great collaborative and time management skills which has been demonstrated in previous positions;
- are committed to school improvement and to raising standards through partnerships with other schools;
- are committed to safeguarding children and are suitable to work with them;
- Would be positive & enthusiastic role models for our pupils and staff members.
If you believe in our values and want to join our team to set up an outstanding school that helps If you believe in our values, want to help children to achieve highly and develop their spiritual and emotional well-being, please download an application form from the school website at https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk , complete and email it now to recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 8am
Interview date: 5th September 2025
Assessment date: 5th September 2025
(Please note only fully completed application forms will be accepted)
Al-Noor VA primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and will require full vetting checks including references prior to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Online searches may be undertaken, as part of due diligence checks, for shortlisted candidates.
Midday position x2
Job Title
Midday assistant
Reference
Midday assistant
Category
Lunchtime assistant
Job Type
Part-time, permanent, term-time
Job Hours
2x positions 5 hours a week
Salary
LBR1c SP2, pro rata gross annual £2,983.41
Start
September 2025
Description
Al-Noor Primary School (VA)
619-629 Green Lane
Goodmayes, Ilford
Essex
IG3 9RP
020 8597 7576
Recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Ms Someera Butt, Headteacher
Al-Noor Primary (VA) is a new 2-form entry, co-educational school which opened in September 2018 in a new, purpose-built school building. It started with two-year groups: Reception and year one, we are now opening year Three in September 2020 and will continue to expand year group at a time until it is full in September 2023. The school will welcome a diverse intake of pupils and be inclusive of all. It will strive through its distinctive faith ethos (Muslim) to nurture responsible, highly achieving and engaged citizens who are well equipped to play a positive role in Redbridge and beyond.
The school is seeking dynamic, engaging and effective teachers who have a history of raising standards and fostering excellent learning and achievement through great teaching.
Teachers who would like to join us at this exciting time, to build a strong and vibrant school community that reflects its faith tradition and promotes the moral, spiritual and emotional development of pupils alongside their intellectual, social, physical and cultural development are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidates:
- Flexibility is required
- strongly support our vision, value and faith ethos;
- are well motivated, with a track record of commitment, reliability, punctuality and excellent attendance in previous positions;
- have an eye for detail, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work hard, flexibly, to time;
- are multi-skilled, being able to manage the behaviour of children, organise and maintain safe and hygienic lunchtime and playground environments, as well as clean the lunch hall, supervise children and administer minor first aid;
- are strong team players;
- have excellent communication skills and are well organised;
- relate well to adults and to children;
- are committed to raising standards at the school through professional development, a vision for excellence and working with others;
- are committed to safeguarding children and are suitable to work with them;
- would be positive & enthusiastic role models for our pupils
If you believe in our values and want to join our team to set up an outstanding school that helps If you believe in our values, want to help children to achieve highly and develop their spiritual and emotional well-being, please download an application form from the school website at https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/ , complete and email it now to recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Closing date: 29th August 2025, 8am
Interview: 15th September 2025
Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Candidates must ensure that they have the right to work in the UK
Al-Noor VA primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Online searches may be undertaken, as part of due diligence checks, for shortlisted candidates.
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Part time Inclusion and wellbeing leader
Job Title
Part time Inclusion and wellbeing leader
Reference
Teaching
Category
Teaching Primary Schools
Location
London Borough of Redbridge
Job Type
Permanent
Job Hours:
Flexibility as below:
Option One: 19.50 hours (excluding 50min daily lunch)
Tuesday: 8.05am -3.00pm
Wednesday: 8.10am -4.20pm
Thursday: 8.05am -3.00pm
Option Two: 19.50 hours (excluding 50min lunch on Tuesday/Wednesday) longer working day can be on Tuesday or Wednesday)
Monday: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 12.00pm / 8.00am – 4.20pm
Wednesday: 9.00am – 12.00pm / 8.00am – 4.20pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Salary
L1-L6 (£53,733 - £60,267 actual £32,239 - £36,160 annual) pro rata to hours, outer London for maintained schools
Start Date
1st January 2026
Description
Al-Noor Primary School (VA)
619-629 Green Lane
Goodmayes, Ilford
Essex, IG3 9RP
020 8597 7576
recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Ms Someera Butt, Headteacher
Al-Noor Primary (VA) is a new 2-form entry, co-educational school that opened in September 2018 in a new, purpose-built school building. The school is a two-form entry school and has 420 pupils from Reception – Year 6. The school will welcome a diverse intake of pupils and be inclusive of all. It will strive through its distinctive faith ethos (Muslim) to nurture responsible, highly achieving and engaged citizens who are well equipped to play a positive role in Redbridge and beyond.
The school is seeking dynamic, engaging and effective teachers who have a history of raising standards and fostering excellent learning and achievement through great teaching.
Teachers who would like to join us at this exciting time, to build a strong and vibrant school community that reflects its faith tradition and promotes the moral, spiritual and emotional development of pupils alongside their intellectual, social, physical and cultural development are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidates:
- strongly support our vision, value and faith ethos;
- are inspirational and enthusiastic teachers and are highly motivated, ambitious and innovative;
- Enables all pupils to meet targets, make excellent progress, and grow in confidence and self-esteem.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to closing progress and attainment gaps for SEND and vulnerable pupils.
- Adapts teaching effectively to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Embeds inclusive practice across planning, lesson delivery and SEND reviews.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure consistency and impact.
- Engages in mentoring, coaching and professional development to deliver high-quality teaching.
- Has a clear understanding of the progress and needs of SEND and vulnerable pupils in their class.
- Prioritises rapid improvements in SEND provision, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
- Contributes to a joyful, inclusive school climate grounded in values, faith and excellence.
- Ensures full compliance with safeguarding, SEND and wellbeing policies and standards.
- Delivers an engaging, creative curriculum that connects with PSCHE and the 'Navigate' programme.
- Builds strong, supportive relationships with parents of SEND and vulnerable pupils, involving them as partners.
- have attained a high level of proficiency in the core professional standards of teaching, particularly in the teaching of phonics, reading, writing and maths;
- are analytical and can demonstrate significant impact on pupil learning in previous positions;
- have great leadership skills but are also effective team players;
- are committed to school improvement and to the development of teaching and learning through partnerships with other schools;
- have experience of curriculum leadership;
- are committed to safeguarding children and are suitable to work with them;
- would be positive & enthusiastic role models for our pupils.
If you believe in our values, want to help children to achieve highly and develop their spiritual and emotional well-being, please download an application form from the school website at https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/ , complete and email it now to recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Closing date: 29th August 2025 at 8am
Interview + assessment dates: Tuesday 30th September 2025 + Wednesday 1st September 2025
Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Please note only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
Candidates must ensure that they have the right to work in the UK
Al-Noor VA primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Online searches may be undertaken, as part of due diligence checks, for shortlisted candidates.
LSA
Job Title
Learning support assistant
Reference
Category
Support Staff, Schools
Job Type
part-time, fixed-term
Job Hours
part-time 30 hours
Working hours
Mon- Friday 8am – 3pm
Salary
LBR3 SCP 6 pro rata to 30 hours, gross annual £20,266
Start Date
September 2025
Description
Al-Noor Primary School (VA)
619-629 Green Lane
Goodmayes, Ilford
Essex
IG3 9RP
020 8597 7576
recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Ms Someera Butt, Headteacher
Al-Noor Primary (VA) is a new 2-form entry, co-educational school that opened in September 2018 in a new, purpose-built school building. The school is a two-form entry school and has 420 pupils from Reception – Year 6. The school will welcome a diverse intake of pupils and be inclusive of all. It will strive through its distinctive faith ethos (Muslim) to nurture responsible, highly achieving and engaged citizens who are well equipped to play a positive role in Redbridge and beyond.
The school is seeking dynamic, engaging and effective teachers who have a history of raising standards and fostering excellent learning and achievement through great teaching.
Teachers who would like to join us at this exciting time, to build a strong and vibrant school community that reflects its faith tradition and promotes the moral, spiritual and emotional development of pupils alongside their intellectual, social, physical and cultural development are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate:
- Very good numeracy/literacy skills
- NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
- Qualifications/ accreditation in SEND field e.g. British Sign Language (Desirable), Makaton (Desirable), ELKLAN (Desirable)
- Speech and Language Training (Desirable)
- ELSA (Desirable)
- Positive handling Training (Highly Desirable)
- Experience of working with children of relevant age
- Experience of working with pupils with special or additional needs
- Experience working 1:1 or with small groups of children
- Working with deaf children/and or who have hearing impairment
- Support with toilet needs in line with intimate care policy and EHCP needs of pupils
- Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
- Working knowledge of EYFS and national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
- Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
- Full understanding of the range of support services/providers
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, pupils, parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher or SLT
- Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders involved with SEND pupil/s
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
- Committed
- Hardworking
- Collaborator
- Takes initiative
- Manages time and priorities effectively
- Willingness to learn and take on responsibility
If you believe in our values and want to join our team to set up an outstanding school that helps If you believe in our values, want to help children to achieve highly and develop their spiritual and emotional well-being, please download an application form from the school website at https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk , complete and email it now to recruitment.va@al-noorprimary.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 11th July 2025, 8am
Interview: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Assessment: Friday 18th July 2025
Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Please note only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
Candidates must ensure that they have the right to work in the UK
Al-Noor VA primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Online searches may be undertaken, as part of due diligence checks, for shortlisted candidates.
Associated Documents
JD LSA