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Class Teacher Year 2
St Anne Line Infant School & Nursery
Location:Basildon, Essex
Start Date:January 2027
Contract:Fixed term - 2 terms
Hours:0.4 or 0.6 FTE
Salary: MPS/UPS
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate
Application closes:Friday 16th October 2026 Midday.Interviews:Week beginning 19th October 2026.
Are you an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to join our school?
At St Anne Line Catholic Infant School and Nursery, we are looking for an inspirational Year 2 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a two-term fixed-term contract.
We are open to appointing at 0.4 or 0.6 FTE, depending on the successful candidate and the needs of the school. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching young children and who wants to make a real difference to their learning, development and confidence.
What we are looking for:
· A passionate and committed teacher who wants the very best for every child.
· An enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour.
· Someone who understands how young children learn and can provide engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences.
· A teacher who can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
· Someone who is confident in adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.
· A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop their own practice and contribute to the wider life of the school.
· Someone who values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
· A teacher who understands the importance of strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.
· A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
· A willingness to contribute positively to our Catholic ethos and school community.
What we can offer you:
· A welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to achieve the very best for children.
· A strong Catholic ethos where prayer, reflection and worship are part of our daily school life.
· A collaborative approach to teaching and professional development.
· A school committed to high-quality teaching and learning and continuous improvement.
· Well-developed curriculum provision and well-resourced classrooms and grounds.
· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and reducing unnecessary workload.
· Opportunities to develop professionally and work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.
· A vibrant and diverse school community where every child is valued and supported to flourish.
· The opportunity to contribute to a school that is ambitious for its children and committed to achieving excellence.
About you
We would love to hear from teachers who are enthusiastic, caring, reflective and committed to making a difference.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or are looking for an opportunity to develop further in your career, we are interested in hearing from you if you share our commitment to providing children with the very best start to their education.
You will be joining a school where children are at the heart of everything we do and where we believe that strong relationships, excellent teaching and a love of learning enable every child to flourish.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please contact Melanie Clayton, Headteacher, to arrange a visit or for further information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online searches.
If you require any further information, please contact Mrs Andrea Staines (andrea.staines@salinf.org) on 01268 524263.