Class Teacher - Year 5

Bonnygate Primary School; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Week October Half-Term

National Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Job summary

Bonnygate Primary School in South Ockendon is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role is 60% FTE (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2.5 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement with a Year 5 class for this academic year.

The post is on the Teachers Main Scale (1–6) with a salary range of £34,398–£46,839 FTE per annum, with actual salary around £20,639–£28,103 at 60% FTE. Start date is 7 December 2026 and is fixed until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an effective practitioner or ECT.
• Ability to engage Year 5 learners and raise outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to ensure engagement in learning activities.
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom.
• Setting high conduct standards and fostering positive pupil behaviour.
• Managing health, safety, welfare and safeguarding in emergencies.
• Establishing positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Classroom management

Calm under pressure

Welfare focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified teacher status

ECT

Job description

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

(Year 5 for this academic year)

FTE 60% (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

This role is offered as part of a job‑share arrangement, working 2.5 days per week alongside an existing postholder

Salary: Teachers Main Scale 1- 6

(£34,398 - £46,839 FTE per annum - £20,638.80 - £28,103.40 actual salary per annum at 60% FTE)

Start Date: 7th December 2026

Fixed until 31st August 2027

We are looking to appoint a teacher to join our school, on a part time basis, for 2.5 days a week.

Bonnygate Primary School is a 2-form entry school with a nursery in South Ockendon and is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to join our friendly and diverse team. We are keen to appoint someone with a proven track record as an effective practitioner, or an ECT that has achieved highly whilst training.

This position will involve:

• Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding
• Establishing positive relationships with the pupils, parents and other staff in the school

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed to raising outcomes of all students
• A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful and positive attitude
• Dedicated to good classroom management, and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Caring towards the welfare and achievement of every child
• Innovative and have a passion for improvement
• Able to multi-task and have excellent written skills
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare

What we can offer you:

• Two Week October Half-Term
• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you wish to arrange a visit to the school or for more information, contact Ayshen Uluhan [e-mail] or call 01375 648944.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026-Midday

Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.