KS2 Class Teacher

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tilbury seeks an experienced Teacher to join their vibrant community. The ideal candidate will have a strong subject knowledge and a commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve their potential. This full-time permanent role comes with excellent benefits, including well-being programs and a £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates. Applications are welcome via their online platform.

Benefits

£1000 Golden Hello

Staff well-being programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Planning and assessment time

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong subject knowledge and classroom practice appropriate to the year group.
• Commitment to high standards of pupil progress, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team and contribute to school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils to make excellent progress.
• Develop and implement lesson plans to meet curriculum standards.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom practice for primary age

Commitment to high pupil progress

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC2552-333  Position Type: Teacher   Pay Range: Teachers’ Main Payscale (1-6) /UPS

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

Application Close: 18/02/2026 Midday   Date of Interviews: 23 February 2026

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Closing Date: 18th February 2026

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in Thurrock, east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation. Across the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

About the GLC / School

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit. The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance KCSIE, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited: to identify issues which call into question the applicant’s suitability to work with children; to verify employment history. Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the current curriculum, or an early careers teacher with enthusiasm and a passion to learn. Candidates will need to evidence a committed approach to ensuring that all pupils under their care, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to make excellent progress.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Evidence of strong subject knowledge and classroom practice appropriate to the year group.
• Commitment to high standards of pupil progress, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team and contribute to school improvement.

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates (teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only; applying directly to the GLC, after a qualifying period of six months).
• Staff well-being programme including access to Westfield Health Insurance.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme.
• 3 hours of planning, preparation and assessment time (Primary).
• No expectations for teachers to lead after-school clubs (Primary).
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and subsequent years of service.
• State-of-the-art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning.
• A paid 'My Day' each year.
• Excellent career development and training.
• 2-week October half-term break.
• A supportive central team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance) enabling teachers to focus on teaching.
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs.
• Free access to the fitness suite at the Gateway Academy.
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff.
• GLC Staff Nursery (competitive rates and term time only).
• Flexible working opportunities, including job sharing and part-time arrangements.

How to Apply

We warmly welcome applications via our online platform. Please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0212

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Contact

Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7QB
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Related Roles (illustrative)

Class Teacher — Eastwood Primary School and Nursery, Leigh-on-Sea. Closing: 11/02/2026 Midday.

Prep School Class Teacher (KS2) — Thorpe Hall School - Primary, Southend-on-Sea. Closing: 11/02/2026 Midnight.

Class Teacher — Sheering Church of England Primary School, Bishops Stortford. Closing: 12/02/2026 Midday.