Class Teacher

Great Dunmow Primary School, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 June 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: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Great Dunmow Primary school are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher who inspires and motivates pupils to achieve their best. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment to cover maternity leave from September 2026 with the possibility of an extension on the contract.

We are looking for someone who:

¨ Is passionate about learning

¨ Committed to raising standards for all children

¨ Is able to work effectively as part of a team

¨ Has energy, warmth and a good sense of humour

¨ Is able to work in partnership with the staff, governors and the whole school community to ensure the continued success of our thriving school.

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. This advert may close prior to the closing date, dependent on number of applications received.

Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; ECTs are welcome to apply.

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.Information about the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

¨ A successful primary school where there is an emphasis on providing an exciting and rich curriculum

¨ Happy, well behaved and motivated children

¨ A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued

¨ High performing, talented and friendly staff

¨ A commitment to your continued professional development

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

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Dunmow Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Dunmow Primary School website
• Email address: k.watts@greatdunmowprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01371 873184
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-dunmow-primary-school

The Governors of Great Dunmow Primary school are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher who inspires and motivates pupils to achieve their best. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment. We are a two form entry over subscrbed school, close to Stansted Airport.

Arranging a visit to Great Dunmow Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.watts@greatdunmowprimary.co.uk.

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