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Job Ref No. ECC2045-103S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: £31,650 - £49,084
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 09/05/2025  

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Classroom Teacher - Key Stage 2

Permanent contract

Required from 1st September 2025

Full time

MPR - UPR


We are looking to appoint a driven, energetic and passionate class teacher for one of our Key Stage 2 classes to join our forward-thinking and growing school. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on working collaboratively, has a positive outlook and is driven to support all pupils to be the best they can be.


Our children are amazing and eager to learn, and we strive to ensure all our pupils are well-prepared for the challenges of the world around them. Social and emotional education is an intrinsic part of our culture, we are always looking for innovative ways to engage pupils so that they excel! We are an 'outstanding school' with a Leadership Team that has an ambitious vision for the school to ensure all pupils receive the best education possible and leave with the skillset to thrive in High School and beyond.


We can offer:

  • a caring, friendly and welcoming ethos
  • pupils who are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn
  • personalised professional development opportunities (including for ECTs) which will nurture your skills and talents, as well as serve to support future goals
  • dedicated staff who enjoy working collaboratively as a team
  • a supportive, understanding and proactive leadership team

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual has:

  • a willingness and drive to develop within the role
  • the ability to think outside of the box in order inspire and motivate our pupils
  • an excellent knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
  • high expectations of themselves and others
  • the ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a variety of teams
  • a sound knowledge of safeguarding and your roles and responsibilities linked to this

We very much welcome visits, so please contact the school on 01206 250331 to make an appointment. You can also visit our website or email: admin@greatbentley.essex.sch.uk


Further details about the post and how to apply are available on our Trust website: Penrose Learning Trust


Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 6th May 2025

Proposed interview date: w/c Friday 9th May 2025


Great Bentley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

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.

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Contact Information

Sarah Skillern
Plough Road
Great Bentley, Colchester
Essex, CO7 8LD
Telephone: 01206 250331
Email: admin@greatbentley.essex.sch.uk

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