Class Teacher

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Essex is looking for an experienced full-time class teacher to join its vibrant community. The successful candidate will play a vital role in nurturing and supporting children's growth and learning. This role offers a welcoming environment where positive relationships and a strong commitment to professional development are prioritized. If you have a passion for education and want to contribute creatively to the school's ethos, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Strong commitment to professional development

Positive relationships within the school

Exciting and wide-ranging curriculum

Qualifications

• Experienced full time class teacher required.
• Ability to contribute to a nurturing and creative ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support every child in a nurturing environment.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to curriculum design.

Job description

Overview

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

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday  |  Date of Interviews: 25th February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full time class teacher at our vibrant and nurturing school.

A statement from staff: the school values staff well-being and inclusion in decisions affecting workload.

We can offer:

• A successful primary school and nursery where positive relationships come first
• An exciting and wide-ranging curriculum
• A strong commitment to professional development

For further information, check out our school virtual tour at https://youtu.be/GRS1i0h0i34. This gives you a wonderful summary of the school.

After watching the video and visiting our website at www.eastwoodprimaryschool.co.uk, if you think we are the ideal setting for you, and you can add to the school\'s creativity and nurturing ethos please contact us!

School and Trust Context:

Eastwood Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing and ambitious primary school where every child is known, valued and supported. The school\'s values of Nurture. Grow. Achieve. sit at the heart of everything we do and shape the relationships, routines and high expectations across the school. As a trust empowered school within Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood enjoys the strength and support of shared systems while maintaining its unique primary identity, warmth and community spirit.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Julie Butterworth, SBM on 01702 525137 or [e-mail] if you would like an application pack and to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

At Eastwood Primary School and Nursery, we follow the safer recruitment process and are committed to child protection and safeguarding. Any job offer will be conditional upon completion of satisfactory pre-appointment checks, including an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Information about the School

Check out our website and view the school video on the link below:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRS1i0h0i34

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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Mrs R Perman
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 5UT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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