Part-time (4 days per week) Year 3/4 mixed aged class teacher

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Messing Primary School in Essex invites applications for a Part-time Year 3/4 class teacher.

This KS2 post offers small classes and a supportive team, with freedom to innovate in teaching.

The successful candidate will bring KS2 experience, energy and kindness, and a commitment to safeguarding. Visits to the school are welcomed; references and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS2 and mixed-age classes.
• Energy, enthusiasm, care and kindness.
• Willingness to think creatively in lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach mixed Year 3/4 class effectively.
• Plan engaging, creative lessons and assess progress.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and parents.

Skills

KS2 experience

Creative teaching

Enthusiastic

Job description

Part-time (4 days per week) Year 3/4 mixed aged class teacher

Job Ref No. ECC2032-50S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPR

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 22nd October 2026

Messing Primary is a small village school, set in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tiptree.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced KS2 teacher to join us to teach our mixed aged Year 3/4 class.

Do you love teaching? Do you want to work in a school where teaching and learning is the focus rather than just behaviour management? Are you excited by the freedom to innovate in your teaching? Then come and join our highly motivated, friendly team.

Are we right for you? We can offer:

• Small classes with fabulous children
• The opportunity to work with a great team
• Very supportive and happy parents and governors

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience teaching in KS2
• Energy, enthusiasm, care and kindness
• Willingness to think creatively

If you are an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated teacher who aims high for all their children, then you are the person for us!

At Messing Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please e-mail the school office to make an appointment.

Information about the School

Messing Primary is a small, village school of 87 pupils, set in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tiptree. We are a caring, welcoming and dynamic Primary school that was inspected in October 2018 and awarded a grading of "Good" with "Outstanding" Leadership and Management, Behaviour and safety of pupils and Early Years provision.

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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