Teacher

Job Description

Class Teacher Vacancy at Howbridge Church of England Junior School From 1st September 2025 -Full Time - Teachers Main Scale

Are you passionate about teaching and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and nurturing environment? Join us at Howbridge Church or England Junior 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.

School Profile

Howbridge Church of England Junior School in Witham, Essex is a 'Good' school.

'Adults encourage pupils to work hard and have high aspirations. Pupils feel proud of their work. They enjoy their learning.'

Ofsted November 2023

Our whole school community of children, parents, staff and governors come together so that we can live of the words of the gospel according to Matthew, 5:16, in our everyday lives:

'Your light must shine before people so that they will see the good things that you do'.

Our Behaviour Motto:

ü Respect

ü Responsibility

ü Right Choice

As a school, we serve our community by providing education to the highest quality preparing children for the wider world, and their journey onwards. Our Christian ethos and values promote a sense of belonging for all.

'The strong Christian vision drives the work of the school. It binds together a community where individuals belong and thrive.' SIAMS November 2024

We have close links withSt Nicolas' Churchin Witham, with the team taking an active role in weekly collective worship sessions. Pupils benefit from visiting 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 501 648 or email office.howbridge@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: Sunday 18th May 2025

Shortlisting Date: Monday 19th May 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Information about the School

Howbridge Junior School is a church of England school based in Witham, Essex. We aim to serve our community by providing an inclusive education of the highest possible quality within the context and ethos of Christian belief. While we actively promote Christian Values such as thankfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we respect the beliefs of other faiths and those of no faith.

Our aim is to be a safe place of distinctive excellence where all are valued as individuals and as God’s children.

At Howbridge Juniors we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of aspiration and self-belief and on providing a supportive and challenging learning environment in which all children can achieve their best.

Alongside academic work, we value developing the whole child and place great emphasis on fun, memorable learning experiences, participating in a huge range of sporting opportunities, charity and community work and more!

All our children, without exception, are encouraged and expected to work hard and to make a positive difference to themselves and others.

We have a team of friendly and enthusiastic staff who are committed to continuing to raise standards throughout the school and ensuring that we provide all of our children with every opportunity to achieve their dreams.