Class Teacher

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

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April or September 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6 - £32,916 - £45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a motivated, passionate and hardworking Class teacher to join us at Leigh Beck Junior School. The idealcandidate will be willing to give their best for the children and keen to be developed further in their teaching practice.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual has:

• An excellent knowledge and understanding of KS2, and how this feeds into the wider primary curriculum
• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a variety of teams
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding and your roles and responsibilities linked to this

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. Teachers are all supported on their ongoing CPDthrough quality support from the Lion Academy Trust team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• career progression and leadership opportunities
• additional non-contact time for teaching staff- over and above statutory PPA time; this equates to 15% non-contact time for class teacher
• unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.
• a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Lion Pathways Curriculum
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel and more

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leigh Beck Junior School

• School type: Academy, 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
• Email address: d.sims@leighbeckjunior.net
• Phone number: 01268 683037
• 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.

Arranging a visit to Leigh Beck Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.sims@leighbeckjunior.net.

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