Classroom Teacher

Rochford Primary and Nursery School, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,357.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range M1-M6

Classroom Teacher job summary

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring Primary School Teacher to join our friendly team on a full‑time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a brilliant teacher to join our strong, professional and friendly team in September 2026. We are able to offer an early start for Early Careers Teachers, meaning you'll be able to join us in the summer term and get to know our school and pupils before the start of the new academic year.

You will play a vital role in the school, delivering high quality teaching and learning to our wonderful pupils. As a class teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs of all learners. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupils' progress and wellbeing, contributing positively to the whole school ethos.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we are looking for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality teaching and learning and who shares our commitment to ensuring every child thrives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and well‑structured lessons that meet the needs of all pupils as well as track pupil progress, providing timely feedback to support learning
• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and leadership to maintain high standards and communicate effectively with parents and carers on progress and wellbeing
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and statutory expectations
• Maintain accurate records, including assessments, reports and planning documentation

We are exceptionally proud of our school and the excellent opportunities we provide for our pupils. We have high expectations of our children and staff and you will see and feel this in every corner of our small school. Visits are warmly welcomed. For an appointment to view the school please contact Mrs A Reynolds, Office Manager, on 01702 544342 or by email to admin@rochford.essex.sch.uk.

Rochford Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rochford Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rochford Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rochford-primary-and-nursery-school-rochford

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