Class Teacher - Fixed Term Position

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hadleigh Infants & Nursery School invites applications for a dedicated Teacher to work in EYFS from January 2027. This is a full-time, fixed-term role with a start date of 04/01/2027 and a Main Scale 1-6 pay range. The position sits within a supportive, professional team.

Applicants should be passionate about learning, have a track record of good or outstanding teaching, and be able to inspire confident, curious learners while building strong relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Are passionate about learning and able to encourage young children to become confident learners through engaging lessons.
• Have a proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Have a positive approach with a passion for making a difference.
• Are ambitious with high expectations for themselves and their pupils.
• Can forge and maintain positive relationships with children and their families.
• Wish to be a valued member of a professional and supportive team.
• Have good interpersonal skills and can work well as part of a staff and wider team.

Responsibilities

• Teach in EYFS at Hadleigh Infants & Nursery School starting January 2027.
• Deliver engaging lessons and support children's learning and development.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families and work as part of a professional team.
• Contribute to safeguarding and the smooth running of the school community.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5254-62 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Scale 1-6

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 9th November 2026

Hadleigh Infants & Nursery School are seeking a dedicated and conscientious Teacher to work in EYFS and join their hardworking and passionate team, from January 2027

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about learning, creative in your approach and have the ability to encourage our children to become successful, self-motivated, happy and confident learners through engaging lessons.
• Have a proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Have a positive and inspirational approach with a real passion for making a difference.
• Are ambitious and have high expectations of yourself and for your pupils.
• Have the ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families.
• Want to be a valued member of a professional and supportive team.
• Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of our staff and wider team

We can offer you:

• welcoming and enthusiastic staff and children who talk passionately about their school
• a dynamic and dedicated staff, with a great sense of humour, who want the best for all children, and invest in building positive relationships with the whole community
• access to CPD and career development through external providers
• a comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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