Class Teacher

St James' Church of England Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA

13 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650-£43,607 Based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek a passionate and dedicated teacher who:

Is an excellent teaching practitioner or at the early stages of their teaching career, aspiring to excellence
Believes in a wide, creative, engaging curriculum
Finds and develops the potential in all children, empowering all to flourish
Plans and delivers exciting, motivating, and engaging lessons
Is committed to raising standards and improving pupil progress
Communicates effectively with pupils, parents, and members of staff
Displays a professional attitude and remains calm under pressure.
Is creative and flexible in their approach to meet the learning needs of all children
Is committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school
Enjoys working in a cheerful, conscientious, and supportive team

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

A collaborative culture, sharing best practices across the Trust
A dedicated and friendly team passionate about our school
A warm, nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos
A supportive leadership team and governors
Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Strong emphasis on pupil development and community engagement
Access to a range of resources and facilities

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.