Job Ref No. ECC2578-111 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Scale
Position Start Date: 06/01/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/10/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 20/10/25  

Job Description

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New Year, New Job!

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Upper Key Stage Two teacher to join our over-subscribed and 'Outstanding' 4-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 6 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 (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall)
  • 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
  • Be fully committed to Lee Chapel's ethos of high expectations
  • 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: Vicky Carter - Personnel Manager:personnel@leechapel.essex.sch.uk

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.

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Contact Information

Sue Jackson
The Knares, Basildon
Essex, SS16 5RU
Telephone: 01268 474177
Email: personnel@leechapel.essex.sch.uk

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