KS1 Classroom Teacher

Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0HA

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) MPR - FTE: 0.4 (Mon & Tues)

KS1 Classroom Teacher job summary

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and successful Key Stage 1 practitioner to help develop and promote high standards of education in Years 1 and 2. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving up standards, monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and learning, modelling excellent practice, and ensuring all pupils experience a rich, ambitious and engaging curriculum.

You will:

Champion great learning communities by contributing positively to our school culture.

Support our vision and values and uphold high expectations for all pupils.

Inspire young learners through a genuine passion for teaching.

Plan creatively to deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Teach highly effective lessons that engage pupils and promote strong academic progress.

Promote inclusion and hold a firm belief that every child can succeed.

Demonstrate professionalism, approachability and care in all interactions.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.

What we offer

The successful candidate will join a positive, supportive and dedicated team who strive for excellence in all aspects of school life. Our school is committed to providing the highest quality learning opportunities within a safe, secure and welcoming environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

References and DBS Checks

All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Inclusion

As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Why Choose LIFE Education Trust

For more information on why to choose LIFE, head to the website here.

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 Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/margaretting-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

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