Year 1 Class Teacher

Fairways Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days per week (flexible)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-term – until both the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher posts are permanently filled (anticipated around Easter)
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 1 teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for three days a week. You will work closely with the parallel class teacher and support staff to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that help every child achieve their best.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning in Key Stage 1
• Plans creative, inspiring lessons that bring the curriculum to life
• Has experience teaching phonics, ideally using Little Wandle
• Maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement with a relational approach
• Is committed to fostering a positive, nurturing classroom environment

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn
• Opportunities for professional development
• A well-resourced, inclusive learning environment

Flexible working opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements are available.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fairways Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairways Primary School website
• Email address: servicesforschools@southend.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01702 525693
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairways-primary-school

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