Main Pay Scale Class Teacher (ECTs Welcome to apply)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Colchester seeks a Main Pay Scale Class Teacher to start in September 2025. This role offers opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality teaching and fostering positive relationships with students. Ideal candidates will be dedicated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to curriculum development while ensuring every child can reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education preferred.
• Demonstrates high quality teaching practices.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of children.
• Accelerate progress for all students through effective teaching strategies.
• Support curriculum development and personalizing learning.

Skills

Positive attitude

Collaboration

High Quality Teaching

Open to new ideas

Curriculum development

Job description

Main Pay Scale Class Teacher (ECTs Welcome to apply)

Job Ref No. ECC2075-90S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Scale

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

Application Close: 11/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 19th June 2025 Shortlisting Starts: 11/06/2025

Applications Close: Wednesday 11th June 2025 midday

Position Start Date: 1st September 2025

Position Type: Full Time

Employment Type: 1 x Permanent and 1 x 1-year Fixed Term

Date of Interview: Thursday 19th June 2025

Tours of the school are encouraged prior to application.

We have the opportunity for two full time teachers to join our schoolfrom 1st September 2025. One post is a full time, permanent role and one post is a full time, one-year fixed term role.

We are looking for a teacher to work at Friar's Grove who is…

Positive, warm and friendly, with both children and their colleagues. They enjoy working collaboratively on a range of exciting projects and to meet the individual needs of all children, ensuring all reach their full potential. They understand that children's outward behaviour is due to an underlying need and strive to meet these needs, underpinning behaviour approaches on positive relationships and mutual respect. They demonstrate High Quality Teaching approaches and are able to accelerate progress for all children. They are open to new ideas based on research and are willing to reflect on their own practice and develop their approaches to teaching and learning. They take an active role in curriculum development and personalising the learning for the children of Friar's Grove.

We work at Friar's Grove because…

We enjoy working in a friendly, committed team where work/life balance is considered in decisions made by the Senior Leadership Team. Being an inclusive school means that every day is different and we enjoy celebrating academic success, positive behaviour and those breakthrough moments for individuals. Everyone is valued and supported in their role and we welcome new ideas and approaches. We benefit from a supportive school community and it is a pleasure to see children arrive in school every day with smiles on their faces.

Friar's Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhancedDBS check&tworeferences.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Candidates considering making an application arestronglyencouragedto telephone the school to arrange a visit to the school and / or discuss the post with the Head or Deputy.

The format of the interview day will be communicated to successful candidates.

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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Kate Baker
Upland Drive, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0PZ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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