Classroom Teacher (KS2)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while collaborating with outstanding educators. You will be committed to evidence-based practices and fostering positive relationships, ensuring every child receives the best education possible. With a focus on professional growth and development, this position allows you to contribute to the ongoing excellence of the school. If you're ready to inspire and nurture young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to evidence-based teaching and positive student relationships.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize teaching and learning as key improvement activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous professional development.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching practices

Classroom management

Collaboration with educators

Continuous professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3030-56S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Scale

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 14/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 19.05.2025

Canonium Learning Trust is currently searching for an exceptional individual to join our team at Ardleigh St Mary's CofE Primary Academy. As a dedicated and passionate classroom teacher, you will embody our values and help us achieve our purpose of providing every child the very best education possible.

You will be committed to evidence-based teaching practices, developing positive relationships with students, and working collaboratively with other outstanding educators to continue improving our schools. As a key member of our team, your commitment to our principles of opportunity, challenge, and integrity will be essential to your success in this role.

In this position, you will prioritise teaching and learning as the most important improvement activity and foster a culture of continuous professional development, coaching, modelling, and enquiry-led learning. Your ability to provide and receive feedback from students, parents, and stakeholders will be vital in assessing our schools' performance and progress.

At Canonium Learning Trust, we value professional growth and development, and we offer numerous opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. As a teacher in our trust, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to the ongoing excellence of our schools. Ardleigh St Mary's Primary Academy is a recent addition to our trust having joined in April 2024 and is currently on an exciting, transformative jouney. We are therefore open to applications from both those at the start of their teaching journey who can offer fresh ideas and also those teachers already established in their careers who are looking for opportunities for progression and development.

This position closes at 23:59 onWednesday 14th May, with interviews taking place the week beginning Monday 19th May. The role will commenceSeptember 2025.

We welcome you to join our team and take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career as a teacher in our trust.

Information about the School

Ardleigh St Mary's Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a small village primary Church of England school located between Manningtree and Colchester.

Influenced by the Church of England's vision to educate for 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.

Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.

As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values:

Respect and reverence – we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of othersCaring and compassion – we display kindness and concern for othersCooperation and service – we work togetherPerseverance and endurance – we keep going until we achieve successHonesty and virtue – we tell the truthResponsibility and trust – we are accountable for all our actions

Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.

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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