KS2 Teacher

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large supportive primary school in Colchester is seeking a passionate Teacher to join their professional community. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to child development and be able to engage all learners through innovative teaching methods. Join a dedicated team and contribute to an inclusive, caring environment that fosters growth for students and staff alike. This is a full-time, permanent position with application details provided for interested candidates.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate a passion for learning and child development.
• A good understanding of learning and assessment is essential.
• Ability to engage and inspire all learners through enrichment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support child development and professional standards in teaching.
• Collaborate with a team to share planning and teaching strategies.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive community environment.

Skills

Passion for learning and child development

Understanding of learning and assessment

Ability to engage and inspire learners

Personal drive and determination

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC2068-176 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Mainscale

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Thursday 26th February

Brightlingsea Primary is a very large school, so teachers work in large, supportive, year group teams. They share planning and support each other professionally! So come and join our enthusiastic, dedicated and highly supportive school community.

Successful candidates will demonstrate

• a passion for learning and child development;
• a good understanding of learning and assessment;
• the ability to engage and inspire all learners through rich learning enrichment opportunities;
• a personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for all children;
• a strong commitment to professional development.

Brightlingsea Primary School & Nursery offers

• a welcoming, caring community environment, in which to learn and develop;
• a strong vision, driven by values and principles adopted by all stakeholders;
• a commitment to deliver continuous improvement and inspiration for our learners;
• high levels of professional support and development.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment; we can't wait to meet the next member of the team!

Information about the School

In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families. As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.

We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Laura Khine
Eastern Road
Brightlingsea, Colchester
Essex, CO7 0HU Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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