Teacher

Job Description

PART TIME Class Teacher Vacancy - Rivenhall Church of England Primary School. Starting - 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Part Time (4 days per week)

Pay Range: Teachers Main Scale Salary Range: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00

Are you passionate about teaching and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and nurturing environment? Join us at Rivenhall Church or England Primary School part of the Vine Schools Trust, where we empower all to flourish. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive school community that values excellence, creativity, and personal growth. If you are ready to engage and support our pupils, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Vine Schools Trust is a Church of England multi-academy trust comprising 21 Primary schools. As part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, our mission is to inspire and support every child to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Our vision and values are rooted in our strong Christian ethos, where we Empower All to Flourish, Deliver Ambition, Celebrate Uniqueness, Develop Faith, and Serve Local Communities.

We are offering a teaching post working a mixed 3/4 year group - Key Stage 2

The working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 till 12:00 and 13:00 till 15:30. 6.5 Hours per day - 26 Hours per week

School Profile

Rivenhall Church or England Primary School in Witham, Essex is an Ofsted rated 'Good' school.

We recognise and celebrate the individuality of each person, and yet also cherish the common good that is created when those hearts come together as one school. This reflects the teaching of the Apostle Paul who said

"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ." 1 Corinthians Ch 12 v 12

God has created us as individuals and we all have different gifts and abilities which, when we bring to our school community demonstrates we are interdependent on one another.

This school is a community where we all work together, where individual needs are recognised and supported and where every child matters. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it children develop socially, morally and spiritually.

The shared Christian values that underpin our life together are:

LOVE - runs throughout our whole approach to school life; our school prayer says, 'let love abide here.' 1 John 4:11 [1 Corinthians 13]

CARE - we prioritise nurturing one another, so that every person's spiritual and emotional wellbeing are protected and cared for. Ephesians 4:32 [Philippians 4:7]

WISDOM - we believe that learning leads not only to academic achievement, but also wisdom for life. Proverbs 3:13 [Proverbs 16:16]

RESPECT - we respect every one of God's children, which breeds a culture of compassion and acceptance. 1 Peter 2:17 [Matthew 6:26]

COURAGE - we encourage each person to persevere and show resilience in all their endeavours. Joshua 1:7 [Isaiah 41:13]

We have close links with St Marys & All Saints Church which is next door to the school building. The team take an active role in weekly collective worship sessions. Pupils benefit fromvisiting the church for key events throughout the year.

The school serves a mixed catchment area with varying needs. Pupils are fortunate enough to benefit from extensive school grounds and have weekly access to a professional sports coach as well as a variety of external visits.

What We're Looking For

We seek a passionate and dedicated teacher who:

· Is an excellent teaching practitioner or at the early stages of their teaching career, aspiring to excellence

· Believes in a wide, creative, engaging curriculum

· Finds and develops the potential in all children, empowering all to flourish

· Plans and delivers exciting, motivating, and engaging lessons

· Is committed to raising standards and improving pupil progress

· Communicates effectively with pupils, parents, and members of staff

· Displays a professional attitude and remains calm under pressure.

· Is creative and flexible in their approach to meet the learning needs of all children

· Is committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school

· Enjoys working in a cheerful, conscientious, and supportive team

What We Offer

· A collaborative culture, sharing best practices across the Trust

· A dedicated and friendly team passionate about our school

· A warm, nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos

· A supportive leadership team and governors

· Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities

· A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance

· A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

· Strong emphasis on pupil development and community engagement

· Access to a range of resources and facilities

Application Procedure

Applying for this position is straightforward. Visit the Vine Schools Trust Teacher Recruitment page at Teacher Application to view our recruitment video and complete an online application.

Once you have submitted your application form, you will receive a message confirming that your application has been received.

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. To book an appointment, or for further information about this vacancy, please contact the school office on 01376 514509 or email office.rivenhall@dcvst.org

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Vine Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 23rd February 2026

Interview Date: 27th February 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Information about the School

Our Vision and Values

                                                                  MANY HEARTS – ONE SCHOOL

At Rivenhall C of E Primary School we recognise and celebrate the individuality of each person, and yet also cherish the common good that is created when those hearts come together as one school. This reflects the teaching of the Apostle Paul who said “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians Ch 12 v 12

God has created us as individuals and we all have different gifts and abilities which, when we bring to our school community demonstrates we are interdependent on one another.

OUR VISION: UNLOCKING A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

We’ll do this by i) developing faith, ii) promoting wellbeing, iii) enabling learning, iv) encouraging responsibility, and v) inspiring aspiration.

The shared Christian values that underpin our life together are:

LOVE – runs throughout our whole approach to school life; our school prayer says, ‘let love abide here.’ 1 John 4:11 [1 Corinthians 13]

CARE – we prioritise nurturing one another, so that every person’s spiritual and emotional wellbeing are protected and cared for. Ephesians 4:32 [Philippians 4:7]

WISDOM – we believe that learning leads not only to academic achievement, but also wisdom for life. Proverbs 3:13 [Proverbs 16:16]

RESPECT – we respect every one of God’s children, which breeds a culture of compassion and acceptance. 1 Peter 2:17 [Matthew 6:26]

COURAGE – we encourage each person to persevere and show resilience in all their endeavours. Joshua 1:7 [Isaiah 41:13]

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.