Class Teacher (ECTs can apply)

Wells Primary School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PP

45 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see Job description and person specification documents.

What the school offers its staff

Wells is a happy and nurturing school, rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted - October 2024. We are proud of our caring ethos, strong sense of community, and our commitment to excellence in education. Our pupils are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn. We are fortunate to have supportive parents, a dedicated governing body, and a talented team of professionals.

• A welcoming and friendly school environment

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

• Specialist teachers for PE, French, IT and Music

• A collaborative phase team structure – you will work alongside colleagues to deliver foundation subjects (Science, History, Geography) across the phase

• A commitment to teacher wellbeing and manageable workload

• Supportive leadership and a culture of teamwork

• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

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

We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, overseas checks where applicable and satisfactory references. See ‘safeguarding information for applicants’ document for details of checks. Applications will be kept on file for 6 months and will not be disclosed to any third party without the applicant’s consent.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

CT advert February 2026.docx - 34.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Information for Applicants.docx - 14.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.doc - 98 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Person Specification.docx - 80.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wells Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wells Primary School website
• Email address: sdennis17.317@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 0208 708 0500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wells-primary-school

At Wells Primary School, we strive to ensure that each child enjoys a happy, fulfilling and successful education within a safe, nurturing environment.

Arranging a visit to Wells Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdennis17.317@lgflmail.org.

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