Job Description
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Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term. 1 year
Scale: Main / Upper
Salary: MPR / UPR
FTE: 1.0
Job Purpose:
To teach the curriculum across the 4-11 age range as required by the Head of School. To participate in the development of appropriate curriculum. To mark and assess pupils' work. To support the vision and values of the school.
You will:
· Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
· Support the vision and values of our school
· Inspire young children with a passion for learning
· Plan creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment
· Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising academic progression of our pupils
· Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
· Be professional, approachable and caring
· Work collaboratively across the school
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
The school is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for the pupils in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.
We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring teacher to join Dr Walker's Primary School.
Applications:
Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https:/drwalkers.co.uk/vacancies
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after.
For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Information about the School
Are you the one we are looking for? If so, then don’t delay in applying!
Dr Walker’s Church of England Primary School is a small village Voluntary Controlled community school, in the heart of Fyfield, Ongar. We might be small, but have a lot to offer!
We are a creative school, where pupils are supported to become the best they can be. Pupils access the curriculum through additional fun activities such as dressing up days, hatching ducks, circus workshops, visiting zoo, residentials, initiatives, etc. and where appropriate participation in sporting events with local schools. Our school website evidences all our fun activities in the weekly newsletters (do have a look at how we are having fun, whilst learning!).
Our school aims to be An Exceptional Place to Flourish, where we work together to grow, progress, achieve and develop to become well-balanced British and global citizens; aspiring to live a life in all its fullness and to succeed. Our associated Christian Values aligned with the fundamental British Values.
The school has had a number of improvements over the last few years, inclusive of:
• The building of two new classrooms (with aircon)
• new playground multi-sports markings
• multi-sports goalposts
• an adventure trail
• classrooms have been re-decorated
• new access to KS2 classrooms
• EYFS has had a make-over (inside and out!) and
• new fencing to secure the school’s main entrance.
Why consider working at Dr Walker's?
• We have smaller than usual class sizes and host year groups in mixed classes.
• We seek excellence by ensuring a safe, dignified, and respectful learning environment, where diversity, differences, talents, and interests are celebrated.
• We pride ourselves in our amazing, friendly and well-behaved pupils.
• We believe that every school day counts and that every child is valued, nurtured and cared for.
• Being affiliated with the Church of England, we preserve and develop its Christian ethos, principles and character and work in partnership with the local church (St Nicholas) and the Diocese of Chelmsford.
• We emphasise the importance of dignity, respect, honesty, kindness, courtesy and consideration.
• We have a very supportive Governing Body.
• We place a high premium on staff well-being and teamwork.
• We have a creative, highly motivated, passionate and hardworking group of staff.
• We offer CPD opportunities through accredited training.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).