EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher

Chipping Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chipping 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 & ASPIRE. 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.

About the role: 

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our school as an Early Years Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1 Teacher. This is a fantastic role for a passionate educator who is committed to inspiring young learners and championing inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for an inspirational, creative, and dynamic teacher who brings energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas to the classroom. In this role, you will have the opportunity to share outstanding practice, develop professionally, and make a real difference within our vibrant and supportive school community.

Our school is proud to offer excellent CPD opportunities and strong support for all staff, ensuring you can continue to grow and thrive in your career. As part of the Bridge Academy Trust, you will also benefit from working within a collaborative network of partner schools, providing opportunities to share expertise and develop innovative practice.

We warmly encourage visits to the school, giving you the chance to experience our welcoming environment, meet our team, and see first-hand what makes our school such a special place to work and learn.

Please note that Bridge Academy Trust reserves the right to close this advertisement early should a high volume of suitable applications be received, so we encourage early applications.

What the school offers its staff

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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would besought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds,faithsand ethnic groups.

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 2026.pdf - 857 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chipping Ongar Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chipping Ongar Primary School website
• Email address: admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chipping-ongar-primary-school

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping 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 Chipping Ongar Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk.

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