Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 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 - As long as maternity period requires - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range with Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?Would you like to be part of a supportive and nurturing team where every child, and every colleague, is valued?

We are seeking an enthusiastic,committedandhighly effective practitioner to join ourteaching teamwhilst one of our teachers is on maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a warm, inclusive learning environment.We are looking to appoint a creative and motivated individual who holds the belief that every child has the potential to succeed and canmotivate, inspire and challenge pupils.

Whowe’relooking for: 

We areseekingan inspirational,dynamicand committed class teacher who:

· Delivers consistently strong classroom practice

· Builds positive relationships with pupils,staffand families

· Can adapt lessons to ensure that everyone can achieve their potential

· Is a reflective practitioner and actively seeks to improve their own practice 

· Holds the highest expectations for all children regardless of their backgrounds   

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

· A Trust that has nurtured a stable and supportive staffing culture

· Schools with strong collaboration and shared values

· Excellent opportunities for professional development

· High quality continual professional development

Come and seefor yourself.

We warmly welcome visits to our schools and would strongly encourage you tocome and seewhat we have to offer. Visits can be arranged by contacting admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - Classroon Teacher.pdf - 288 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ongar Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ongar Primary School website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ongar-primary-school

Ongar Primary School is based in Ongar and set in large and beautiful grounds. The school provides children with a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment. All that we do at Ongar Primary is underpinned by our Three Rights: The Right to Respect, The Right to Safety and The Right to Learn.

Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy

Arranging a visit to Ongar Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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