Class Teacher (KS1) - Maternity Cover

St Clare's; Tendring; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Clare's Catholic Primary School in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a KS1 Class Teacher to cover a maternity vacancy from January 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term post, with salary dependent on experience and skills, aligned with our Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, engaging teacher who helps pupils grow as confident citizens of the world within a supportive staff, well behaved children and a strong school community.

Qualifications

• You will preferably be an experienced teacher who is sympathetic to our Catholic ethos.
• An enthusiastic, engaging teacher who will help the school develop pupils as "citizens of the world".

Skills

Experienced KS1 Teacher

Catholic ethos

Engaging teaching

Job description

Class Teacher (KS1) - Maternity Cover

St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea

Job Ref No. ECC2060-170S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Depending on skills and experience

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

Application Close: 28/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be advised

Job Description

KS1 Teacher required for January 2027 (Maternity Cover)

This is a full time fixed term position. The salary is dependent upon experience.

You will preferably be an experienced teacher who is sympathetic to our Catholic ethos.

We would like an enthusiastic, engaging teacher who will help the school develop pupils as "citizens of the world".

What can we offer?

• Well behaved children.
• Friendly staff.
• Supportive colleagues.
• Career development within a catholic MAT.
• A superb ethos that reflects the catholic nature of the school.
• A school that prides itself in being fully inclusive

Comments from our recent Ofsted inspection;

• pupils at this school "learn to love and love to learn"
• they talk excitedly about their lessons
• keen to do their best and rise to teachers' high expectations
• pupils' behaviour is exemplary
• the school has developed a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. Its stated goal is to ensure "every child is a successful learner"

If you are ready for a change then come for a visit and meet us.

Closing Date: 28th September 2026

If you would like any further information, this can be sought by emailing [e-mail]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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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Contact Information

Jamie Whiteside, Headteacher

Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea

Essex, CO16 8AG

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]