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About this Role
Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and helping every child reach their full potential?
High Ongar Primary School is seeking a committed and highly capable Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a reflective practitioner who is passionate about primary education and determined to help every child achieve their potential. The successful candidate will teach in Key Stage 2, contributing to the strong standards, inclusive ethos and become part of a team where children are known, valued and supported to succeed.
About the role:
As a Class Teacher, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning that enables every child to flourish. You will plan and deliver well-structured lessons, maintain high expectations, and create a classroom culture in which pupils feel secure, focused and motivated to succeed.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and committed class teacher who:
· Builds positive, respectful relationships with children, colleagues and families
· Demonstrates high expectations for pupils, regardless of background or starting point
· Plans and adapts learning effectively to meet the needs of all learners
· Is a reflective practitioner who is open to development and values ongoing professional learning
· Calm, organised and reliable
What we offer:
· A supportive and stable Trust environment with shared expertise and clear professional values.
· Access to high-quality professional development and opportunities to strengthen your practice
· A welcoming school community with a strong sense of care, purpose and mutual respect
· The chance to work in a small primary school where you can build meaningful relationships and see the difference you make every day
The chance to be part of a Trust committed to delivering excellence and improving outcomes for all pupils.
Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact admin@highongar.essex.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Information about the School
At High Ongar Primary School we have a very caring ethos, a warm and friendly approach and an excellent reputation for extracurricular activities and sport despite our small size. Children are well cared for and receive a good all-round education.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.