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Class Teacher (Part-Time, Maternity Cover) - Starting January 2025
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Braintree
St Michael's is a welcoming, two-form entry Church of England Primary School set in beautiful grounds, with wonderful children and a strong sense of community.
We are a friendly, professional team who place children's well-being and learning at the heart of everything we do. We have new school leadership from September 2025, so it is an exciting time to join our school.
From January 2026, we are seeking an excellent and enthusiastic class teacher to join us on a part-time basis (2 days per week: Monday & Tuesday) to cover a maternity leave. There may be flexibility for a third day for the right candidate.
Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Our Vision and Values
We live and learn through our Christian vision:
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
- Proverbs 22:6
Our school is rooted in the core values of:
- Love
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Resilience
These values underpin every aspect of school life and guide our commitment to nurturing happy, confident, and curious learners.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for inspiring and developing children's learning.
- Is forward-thinking and open to new ideas.
- Holds high expectations of both themselves and their pupils.
- Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Is hard-working, reflective, and resilient.
- Can motivate and engage all learners, with a commitment to inclusion and high standards for all.
- Brings creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to their teaching.
- Has a good sense of humour and a positive outlook.
- Will support and contribute to the Christian ethos of our school.
Why Join Us?
- A warm and supportive working environment
- A strong, values-led school community
- Opportunities for professional development
- A dedicated leadership team and governing body
- Happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
Visits and Applications
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour with our Executive Headteacher or Head of School:
- 01376 344866
- admin@st-michaelscofe.essex.sch.uk
St Michael's School is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and medical checks.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
Information about the School
At St Michael’s C of E Primary School, we recognise the vital role that we have to help shape the lives of the children we are privileged to work with. Following Jesus’ example, we put the children at the heart of all we do, knowing that they are our future. Through both explicit and implicit teaching and modelling of our school vision and by living it out in practice through our four Christian Values of Love, Integrity, Creativity and Resilience” we aim to create a community within our school and beyond, which is principled and start these children off on a journey in which they will always know that Christ will be with them.
We aim to inspire children to do their best in all aspects of their lives and celebrate all their successes.