Class Teacher

Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a talented and flexible class teacher who is excited by variety, collaboration and professional growth. This post will be based at Ongar Primary but with the expectation to work in another one of our schools in either Ongar or Chelmsford for 2 or 3 days per week.

This unique position offers the chance to work for sustained periods in our schools within a defined local area, providing class-based cover and capacity to support our school leaders. By enabling additional leadership time, this role plays a vital part in strengthening teaching and learning across our Trust.

This post is ideal for a teacher who enjoys building strong relationships quickly, embedding themselves in a school community, and making a real difference wherever they are placed.

Why this role is special:

Working across our well‑supported Trust schools, you will:

• Gain valuable experience across different school contexts and demographics
• Work alongside a range of leadership styles and high-quality practitioners
• Develop adaptability, confidence and a broader understanding of school improvement
• Be part of a collaborative Trust that values staff wellbeing and professional learning
• Build skills that strongly support future leadership or specialist pathways

This role offers a rare opportunity to broaden your impact while still enjoying the reward of sustained class teaching and being part of a team.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and committed class teacher who:

• Delivers consistently strong classroom practice
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Is flexible, reflective and happy working across more than one setting
• Is enthusiastic about supporting school leaders and contributing to Trust capacity

The post would be suitable for experienced teachers and would be particularly exciting for someone with aspirations for future leadership.

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
• A chance to truly make a difference across multiple school communities

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.

Classroom Teacher - Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 236 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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