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Year 6 class teacher

Northlands Primary School and Nursery, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3JQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 -M6 / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a new teaching role in a school where you can make a difference?

Are you skilled in motivating learners, closing gaps and ensuring every child reaches their potential?

Do you thrive in a classroom where high expectations, challenge and support go hand in hand?

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality teaching in upper Key Stage 2?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Northlands, we are an ambitious schoool who place children at the heart of everything we do. This was recognised in our 'Good' and 'Outstanding' judgements in our Ofsted report in July 2024. Our favourite comment from the report was that,'Pupils love their school.'

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Class Teacher to join our Year 6 team.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and has a strong understanding of how to ensure children exceed their potential.

We are looking for an experienced, committed teacher who will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that support excellent pupil outcomes.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and target next steps
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to our warm, inclusive and forward-thinking school community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of primary pedagogy.
• Has a proven interest or specialism
• Is passionate about nurturing curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Is a team player with high expectations for all pupils.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, motivated pupils who love to learn.
• A family of supportive and collaborative staff who come to work to 'be the difference' to our community.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A well-resourced school withplanning permission for a dedicated science teaching space.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing (staff have access to Employee Assistance Programme) and work-life balance.
• Generous PPA (5 hours) and non-contact subject leadership time

If you are reading this and thinking 'that sounds like me', then please contact us now.Visits and tours of our wonderful school are encouraged.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northlands Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 753 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: head@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01268 553434
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northlands-primary-school-and-nursery

Arranging a visit to Northlands Primary School and Nursery

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

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