Job Description
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This is a Fixed Term Contract position ending on the 22nd July 2025.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. As the Class Teacher you will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative class teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning.
Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?
It's not necessarily the length of your experience as a class teacher that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
- Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
- Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
We know you're going to do great things as a Class Teacher, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
- Cycle to work scheme
- TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Information about the School
Heybridge Primary School currently has 396 pupils ranging from 4 – 11 years.
We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are acknowledged as a friendly school within our local community and benefit from easy access to local amenities.
In December 2012 we converted to Academy status and became part of the highly prestigious Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). The School shares good links with other primary and secondary schools in the Maldon area, so can provide wider learning experiences and networking opportunities with our neighbours and also schools within the TKAT family.