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New Year, New Job!
We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Key Stage Two teacher to join our 'Good and Outstanding' 3-form entry Primary School & Nursery. We welome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
Please note, this vacancy is for January 2026 and all applicants MUST hold Qualified Teacher Status by this date.
Are you searching for an aspirational school with children at the heart of everything it does?
Are you a creative, committed teacher with bags of enthusiasm who wants to bring learning alive?
Can you motivate and inspire all children to achieve their very best?
Can you work effectively as part of a team and add value to our school and community?
We Offer:
A GENEROUS MINIMUM of 5.5 hours PPA and dedicated Leadership time
2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday)
One non-school based Professional Development Day in addition to substantial CPD
A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues
Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children who want to learn and achieve their full potential
A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment
An emphasis on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy
A whole school ethos where hard work and success is celebrated (regularly!)
Career progression opportunities across our MAT
We Are Looking For:
A positive outlook
An enthusiastic, proactive approach
A passion for developing teaching and learning
Experience in teaching in the primary phase
Drive to be the best teacher and leader you can be and inspire children and colleagues to achieve their best
Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
If you are interested in this FANTASTIC opportunity, then we would LOVE to hear from you!
Visits to the schools are WARMLY encouraged.
Details from:Sue Gilbert admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk
Information about the School
Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.
Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk
Information about the School
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.