Class Teacher - Year 2

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery is seeking an inspirational Year 2 Class Teacher for a two-term fixed-term contract. The post is open to 0.4 or 0.6 FTE depending on need.

You will join a friendly, supportive team and contribute to safeguarding, high standards in reading, writing and maths, and to the school's Catholic ethos. The start date is 01 January 2027 with potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Passionate and committed teacher for every child.
• Enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Understands how young children learn and can provide engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Adapts teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.
• Reflective practitioner keen to develop own practice and contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the Catholic ethos and school community.

Skills

Passionate teacher

Enthusiastic classroom practitioner

Understanding how young children learn

Build positive relationships

Adaptive to SEND and EAL

Reflective practitioner

Teamwork and collaboration

Reading, writing and maths foundations

Safeguarding

Contribution to Catholic ethos

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3451-79S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPS/UPS

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

Application Close: 16/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning 19th October 2026

Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

Are you an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to join our school?

At St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery, we are looking for an inspirational Year 2 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a two-term fixed-term contract.

We are open to appointing at 0.4 or 0.6 FTE, depending on the successful candidate and the needs of the school. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching young children and who wants to make a real difference to their learning, development and confidence.

What we are looking for:

• A passionate and committed teacher who wants the very best for every child.


• An enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour.


• Someone who understands how young children learn and can provide engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences.


• A teacher who can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.


• Someone who is confident in adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.


• A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop their own practice and contribute to the wider life of the school.


• Someone who values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.


• A teacher who understands the importance of strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• A willingness to contribute positively to our Catholic ethos and school community.

What we can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to achieve the very best for children.


• A strong Catholic ethos where prayer, reflection and worship are part of our daily school life.


• A collaborative approach to teaching and professional development.


• A school committed to high-quality teaching and learning and continuous improvement.


• Well-developed curriculum provision and well-resourced classrooms and grounds.


• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and reducing unnecessary workload.


• Opportunities to develop professionally and work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.


• A vibrant and diverse school community where every child is valued and supported to flourish.


• The opportunity to contribute to a school that is ambitious for its children and committed to achieving excellence.

About you

We would love to hear from teachers who are enthusiastic, caring, reflective and committed to making a difference.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or are looking for an opportunity to develop further in your career, we are interested in hearing from you if you share our commitment to providing children with the very best start to their education.

You will be joining a school where children are at the heart of everything we do and where we believe that strong relationships, excellent teaching and a love of learning enable every child to flourish.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact Melanie Clayton, Headteacher, to arrange a visit or for further information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online searches.

If you require any further information, please contact Mrs Andrea Staines ([e-mail]) on 01268 524263.

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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Andrea Staines
Wickhay, Basildon
Essex, SS15 5AF Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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