39 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    4 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: 100%

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed Term ending 31/12/2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MS 1-6/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire, Lead, and Empower – Class Teacher Wanted!

Are you a passionate Class Teacher or ECT looking to begin your journey into teaching? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a Class Teacher to join our dynamic team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you’ll not only inspire young minds in the classroom but also help them to realise their full potential!

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you?

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
  • A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
  • A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
  • The opportunity to be considered for UPR if you are a highly skilled teacher who consistently makes a significant and lasting impact on the broader school community (please request the Class Teacher – UPR job description)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Parkwood Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
224 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01702 559467

Parkwood Academy is nestled in the heart of Melbourne Road, Chelmsford and is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.

Arranging a visit to Parkwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk.

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