Class Teacher (KS2)

Colchester Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious independent school for a passionate Class Teacher to join the Lower School. This role involves teaching students aged 4-16, fostering a supportive and high-achieving environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching practices, ensuring that pupils reach their full potential. The school prides itself on excellent customer service and high standards, making it a great place to work. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and have the necessary qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pleasant working location

Lunch available during term-time

Staff discount for school fees

Use of school fitness suite

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or PGCE or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in teaching across various age groups is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching, learning, and achievement of pupils in the form group.
• Inspire pupils to excel in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Effective Teaching

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

QTS

PGCE

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Benefits:
Pleasant working location and grounds; lunch available during term-time; staff discount for school fees (subject to qualifying criteria); use of school fitness suite; discounted gym membership; employee assistance programme; Bike2Work scheme

Closing Date:
Thursday 15th May 2025

Preferred Candidate

Qualification:
QTS, PGCE or equivalent

Experience:
Experience of teaching across age and ability range

Job Description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Mary’s Independent School for an enthusiastic, passionate Class Teacher to join the Lower School. St Mary’s is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years, a member of the Girls’ Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher who can demonstrate effective teaching at KS2 level. You will be responsible for the teaching, learning and achievement of pupils within the form group, whilst working to fulfil the overall aims of the School by inspiring pupils to be the best they can be within a nurturing and supporting environment.

St Mary’s is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the School.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

To apply, please complete the application form and return it to the school by [e-mail] , or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.