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Canonium Learning Trust, winner of Tes Trust of the Year (9 schools or fewer) 2025, is currently searching for an exceptional individual to join our team at Stourview CofE Primary Academy. As a dedicated and passionate classroom teacher, you will embody our values and help us achieve our purpose of providing every child the very best education possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly school in a mixed year group class. The appointed individual will be working across our year 1/2 class and would benefit from strong SEN experience. This role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for 1 year as a maternity cover contract. The role is part-time, working two days per week. The working days for this post are Monday and Tuesday.
The preferred candidatewill be committed to evidence-based teaching practices, developing positive relationships with students, and working collaboratively with other outstanding educators to continue improving our schools. As a key member of our team, your commitment to our principles of opportunity, challenge, and integrity will be essential to your success in this role.
At Canonium Learning Trust, we value professional growth and development, and we offer numerous opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. As a teacher in our trust, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to the ongoing excellence of our schools.
In this position, you will prioritise teaching and learning as the most important improvement activity and foster a culture of continuous professional development, coaching, modelling, and enquiry-led learning. Your ability to provide and receive feedback from students, parents, and stakeholders will be vital in assessing our schools' performance and progress.
This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our team at Stourview CofE Primary Academy as we embark on a new chapter of growth and transformation. Our school is currently undergoing a complete rebuild as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. This investment reflects our commitment to providing an inspiring and modern learning environment that supports the highest standards of education. While the new building is under construction, we are proud to deliver high-quality education in a contemporary modular facility, ensuring continuity and excellence for our pupils.
At Stourview, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our students, be part of a supportive team, and contribute to the development of an exciting new era for our school community.
If you are passionate about making a difference, dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their potential, and inspired to be part of something special, we would be delighted to receive your application.
This position closes at 12:00 onMonday 18th Maywith interviews taking place in the afternoon of Thursday21st May. The role will commenceSeptember 2026.
Information about the School
Stourview CofE Primary Academy is an exciting and forward-thinking primary school located in Mistley, Essex.
Formerly known as Mistley Norman, we are undergoing a significant transformation as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. While our state-of-the-art new building is under construction, our pupils are thriving in a modern modular facility that ensures continuity and quality in their education.
As part of our evolution, we recently joined Canonium Learning Trust, a dynamic and supportive education trust specialising in small, rural, and village schools across North and Mid Essex. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional education while fostering collaboration and professional development for our staff.
As a proud Church of England school, guided by the vision to educate for "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10), our school places equal importance on spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social development. We aim to nurture knowledgeable, thoughtful, and articulate individuals equipped with the values and cultural capital to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
At Stourview, we are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, underpinned by our core Christian values of respect, compassion, honesty, perseverance, and responsibility. Our ambitious vision, coupled with the support of Canonium Learning Trust, marks the start of an exciting new era for our school, staff, and pupils.
Joining our team means being part of a supportive, collaborative environment where you can help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation.
🔗 To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust - a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex - please visit:
https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex