Upper KS2 Class Teacher
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NNThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and driven newly qualified teacher ready to embark on your teaching career? We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our forward-thinking and supportive team from September 2026, where you will be supported through a dedicated, structured 2-year induction program designed to help you thrive in the classroom.
The ideal candidate will:
- Promote our School Values of aiming high, excellent behaviour and respect for others.
- Plan and teach engaging, inclusive and inspiring lessons.
- Foster a safe, positive and stimulating environment for learning.
- Be a reflective practitioner, who is keen to work closely with your dedicated mentor.
- Have a deep passion for education and a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff whilst maintaining a sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- One-to-one guidance from an experienced ECT mentor, dedicated planning time and tailored career development.
- Happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils from supportive families.
- Strong pastoral support for the staff.
- A welcoming, well-resourced school with a collaborative ethos – Together We Are Great!
Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary is a one-form village primary school which sits at the heart of the community on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. The village lies 11 miles south of Cambridge and just 3.5 miles from Saffron Walden with good transport links.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 530292
Arranging a visit to Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.
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