Class Teacher

Job Description

We have the opportunity for an outstanding KS2 teacher to join our highly skilled team of staff at Langham Primary School just to the north east of Colchester. This position is for a fixed term period to cover a member of staff whilst on maternity leave. NQTs are also welcome to apply.

While you are with us, we can offer:

Experience of working in a small community-focused school with motivated pupils who are eager to learn;
A supportive professional working environment and the opportunity to make a wider contribution to our school;
A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will be:

· An outstanding teacher with a successful track record in Key Stage 2;

· Able to work as part of a successful team;

· Confident in planning and delivering creative and purposeful sequences of lessons;

· Willing to be fully involved in all aspects of school life.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Call us on 01206 272266 to make an appointment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical checks.

Information about the School

With 95 pupils on roll, we are a small school with big ambitions for our children. Every child is known by every member of staff, and behaviour is excellent.

The village of Langham is in the beautiful Dedham Vale area, just to the North East of Colchester and we are within easy reach of the A12. The school is part of a thriving cluster of small schools, with which we work closely to promote wider opportunities for our pupils and provide development for our staff.

We have four classes: Class 1(Reception and Year 1); Class 2 (Year 2); Class 3 (Years 3 & 4); Class 4 (Years 5 & 6)

Our parents are extremely supportive and interested in the school. Parents are encouraged to play a full part in their children's education and are kept informed through newsletters about the curriculum and the life of the school. We have an active and hardworking PTA known as the “Friends of Langham School” that organises fundraising and social events. The school enjoys a good relationship with the village Pre-school and has links with the local church and other village organisations. More information about our school can be obtained by visiting our website www.langham.essex.sch.uk

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.