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A primary education institution located in Chelmsford is seeking a passionate and creative class teacher. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will inspire students and work collaboratively with staff to ensure exceptional educational standards and support the needs of all pupils. Additionally, benefits include 13 extra school holidays, IT equipment, and a generous pension scheme, among others.
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Job Ref No. ECC2162-137S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale M2-UPS
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC
Katherines Primary Academy, part of the NET Academies Trust are looking for a passionate and creative class teacher who can inspire and lead others, works well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional provision for all pupils and their families.
Additional benefits at working at Katherines Primary Academy:
The Trust has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At NET Academies we believe in the future development of our teachers, our staff development programme has meant teachers are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.
What Ofsted say about Katherines Primary Academy:
"Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a fully inclusive school where everybody is made to feel special. Pupils love coming to school. They are proud of their school and welcome visitors with a smile"
"Parents were overwhelmingly positive in their responses about the school. They particularly value the school's support of the 'whole' child. Many commented that they feel nothing is too much trouble for the staff"
"The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are a strength of the school. Pupils feel part of the Katherines School community. They value the relationships they have with each other and staff. Pupilsare able toself-regulate and quickly focus on their learning. They are polite and respectful to each other and adults"
"Staff are very appreciative of the collaborative support that the trust provides and theopportunities for extra training. These supports staff well to implement the chosen curriculum"
What our teachers say about our Katherines Primary Academy:
"I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people."
"I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy's attitude towards priorities."
"Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other."
If you are keen to develop as an outstanding teacher, enjoy sharing best practice with a community of dedicated professionals, we would love to hear from you.
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the academy. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 421495.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a vibrant primary school located in Harlow. Our students exhibit excellent learning behaviors and eagerly embrace the learning opportunities our challenging curriculum presents. We are extremely proud of our academic results which are above National Standards.
Our dedicated staff team, ensure that children's well being and voice are at the heart of what we do. We believe that every child’s learning and development is as individual as they, at Katherines Primary Academy children GROW in our care. Our commitment to each child is that they will leave us as Global citizens, Resilient learners, Outstanding achievers and Well-rounded empowered individuals. This coupled with our '100 things at Katherines' is designed to ensure that we are shaping our children's futures in the most positive way possible. We are confident that our children are equipped to face new challenges in the modern world, ready for their next stage of education in their respective secondary schools and beyond.
Mr Julien MealeyHead of SchoolKatherine Primary Academy and Nursery
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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Claire Whitehouse
Brookside, Harlow
Essex, CM19 5NJ Telephone: 01279 421495
Email: office@katherines.netacademies.net