Classroom teacher (Maternity cover) (ECTs Welcome)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate and dedicated classroom teacher to cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact on the lives of well-behaved and eager-to-learn children. The position promises a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and career growth within a multi-academy trust. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to inclusive education, and a nurturing approach to teaching. If you are ready to inspire and engage young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bespoke CPD package

Career development potential

Supportive team environment

Engaging school community

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hard-working teacher with a passion for teaching.
• Ability to form high-quality professional relationships.
• Commitment to the inclusion of all children.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, support, and challenge students in their learning.
• Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Classroom teacher (Maternity cover) (ECTs Welcome)

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

Application Close: 16/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week beginning 19th May

Location: St Teresa's Catholic Primary, Basildon, Essex

Full time (Part time negotiable for the right candidate)

Starting1st September 2025

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this caring and successful school, wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and inspirational teacher to join our welcoming and dedicated staff team at St Teresa's Primary School. This is a fixed term position, covering a period of maternity absence. The position will begin on the 1st September and continue for the remainder of the academic year.

St Teresa's can offer:

· A friendly, good humoured and supportive team of staff

· Delightful, well-behaved children who want to be at school, are keen to learn and appreciate everything that is done for them

· A strong and supportive team with well-structured and organised systems and procedures in place

· A bespoke CPD package which will support you in your career development

· The opportunity to be outward facing and work with other schools through our Trust and more widely

· Career development potential within the Christus Catholic Trust

The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:

· A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals across the academy and Trust who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support, whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.

· Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement in our academy.

The suitable candidate will be:

· Compassionate, caring and child centred.

· Be a strong team player who is able to motivate, support and challenge

-An innovative and reflective teacher committed to raising standards
Passion for teaching and learning seen through excellent practice, a strong classroom presence and a love of learning.

· Be able to form high quality professional relationships with all staff, pupils and stakeholders demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrate a nurturing and engaging personality and a sense of humour

· Show commitment to the inclusion of all children and promote our ethos of developing the whole child

· Have the ability to effectively manage time

Willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Ms Aldridge, our Office Manager. 01268 553502 [e-mail]

Information about the Academy:

St Teresa's Catholic Primary is located in Basildon and is part of a multi academy trust (The Christus Catholic Trust), which currently has 7 primary schools. St Teresa's is a single form entry located in the heart of a diverse community. The latest Ofsted Inspection rates us as a 'good' school.

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Interviews will be held on the week beginning19th May 2025

A completed application form can be completed on this website.

For enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

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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