Class Teacher

Henry Green Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1UR

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (801)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Teacher working hours, Term Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (ECT's Welcomed)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our team. This role would suit someone who is passionate about teaching and learning, values relationships, and understands the importance of getting children emotionally and developmentally ready to learn.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for teaching
• Is warm, reflective and emotionally available for children
• Understands the importance of play, exploration and language development
• Works well as part of a team and values collaboration
• Has high expectations for all children and believes every child can succeed

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly, supportive and values-led school community
• A strong and caring team
• Children who are happy, curious and eager to learn
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• High-quality professional development and coaching
• A thorough induction and support programme, including for ECTs
• Leadership that is visible, supportive and child-focused

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

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

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.

Additional documents

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

New Teacher Advert Jan 2027.docx - 2.26 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD.docx - 46.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Henry Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 460 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Henry Green Primary School website
• Email address: office@henrygreen.org.uk
• Phone number: 02082704466
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/henry-green-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Henry Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@henrygreen.org.uk.

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