Job Description
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Class Teachers Required - KS1 / Lower KS2 & Upper KS2
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPR1 - UPR5
Closing Date: 24 April 2026
Regrettably, this vacancy is not open to ECTs at this time, as we do not currently have the capacity to provide the level of support and high‑quality mentoring that early career teachers rightly deserve.
Leigh North Street Primary School is a thriving, three form entry community school in Leigh‑on‑Sea, educating over 600 pupils. We promote our ASPIRE values -Acceptance, Safety, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enjoyment, which shape our nurturing, ambitious and inclusive ethos.
We are excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic, skilled and solution‑focused teachers to join our supportive and vibrant team from September 2026.
We would love to meet you and show you what makes our school special. Book a visit today: lisasmith@leigh.southend.sch.uk
What We Can Offer You:
- Happy, motivated pupils who love to learn
- Supportive colleagues, parents and governors
- A warm, welcoming and friendly school community
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- High‑quality training and ongoing support from experienced practitioners
- Dedicated PPA time
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
We're Looking For Teachers Who:
- Bring passion, enthusiasm and commitment to their role
- Have high expectations of themselves and their pupils
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging and purposeful lessons
- Understand how children learn best and how to support their progress
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Are eager to reflect, learn and continue developing their practice
Safeguarding Commitment:
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and a pre‑employment health assessment.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive strong applications, so early submission is encouraged.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school.
To arrange a visit, please contact: lisasmith@leigh.southend.sch.uk
We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Information about the School
Leigh North Street Primary School is a three form entry school in the heart of Leigh on Sea, Essex. We have over 600 pupils on role.
At Leigh North Street Primary School we promote a culture which reflects our Core Values - we call these values, ASPIRE (Acceptance, Safety, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enjoyment). A commitment to ASPIRE, we believe, ensures our children receive the best education possible as they become engaged, resilient learners who readily acknowledge challenge as a means to further their academic, social and cultural development.