Class Teacher x2 ( Fixed Term Contract)

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

LGPS pension

Job summary

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery invites applications for 2 full-time Class Teacher positions to cover maternity leave. Start dates are 1 January 2027 and 22 February 2027.

Both roles are fixed-term contracts for 1 year, based in Basildon at Cumberland Drive, within the Berlesduna Academy Trust. We seek enthusiastic teachers with high expectations, an engaging teaching style, and a collaborative approach to professional development.

Qualifications

• High expectations of pupils and self, driving attainment.
• Engaging teaching style to motivate learning.
• Ability to work well in a team and develop practice.

Skills

High expectations

Engaging teaching style

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3252-229S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range

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

Application Close: 27/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 5th October 2026.

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has exciting opportunities for 2 x full-time Class Teacher's to join our fantastic team.

Start date: 1st January 2027 and 22nd February 2027.

Contracts: both positions are fixed term contracts to cover maternity leave for 1 year.

Pay Range: Main Pay Scale.

Applications close: Midday on 27th September 2026. Interview date: 5th October 2026.

School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is located in Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon. We are one of 11 schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking to recruit 2 x enthusiastic and dynamic Class Teacher's to join our supportive team.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
• have an engaging teaching style which enthuses and motivates the children to learn
• works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice

We can offer you:

• a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
• a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families
• a commitment to continued professional development
• enrolment in to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the largest defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require any further documentation please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information about the School

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

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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