Class Teacher

Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September Start

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6

Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team at Leigh Beck Junior School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils make strong progress and achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement

• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress

• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies

• Contribute to the wider life of the school

• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has strong knowledge of KS2 curriculum

• Is passionate about teaching and learning

• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice

• Is reflective, motivated, and committed to professional development

• Works effectively as part of a team

• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

In addition to the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative working environment,

We can offer you:

• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals

• Friendly, motivated and aspirational pupils

• A dedicated and collaborative staff team

• High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities through providers such as The National College and The Key.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family

• Access to our staff benefits, exclusive rewards and discounts programme Perks at Work

• Opportunities for career progression within the Trust

• A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Teachers Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work, home and technology sacrifice schemes

• Lion Pathways Curriculum

• Additional non-contact time for teaching staff - above statutory PPA time, This equates to 15% non contact time for class teacher (Delete if not applicable)

NB: Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leigh Beck Junior School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 325 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Beck Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-beck-junior-school

Leigh Beck Junior School is rated as a 'Good School' by Ofsted.

We are a three-form entry junior school in the heart of Canvey Island community. We are a large, vibrant junior school with an explicit emphasis on developing the whole child as a person and as a learner.

Our dedicated staff team are committed to ensuring children have a wide array of learning experiences and equip children with the knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to progress in life becoming confident and responsible local, national and global citizens, ready for the next stage of their learning and for their life.

We are a warm friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents. Children are motivated to learn, are exceptionally well behaved and deserve the best that we can give them.

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