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Class Teacher with Middle Leadership Responsibilities
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPR1 - UPR5 (Plus associated TLR)
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 solutions‑focused teachers to join our vibrant and supportive team from September 2026. We are interested in appointing a candidate who is already, or prepared to, assume middle leadership responsibilities, contributing to whole‑school improvement and supporting the development of others.
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, enthusiastic pupils who love learning
- A supportive and collaborative staff team, along with engaged parents and governors
- A friendly, welcoming school community
- Opportunities for leadership growth, including support for developing middle leadership skills
- High‑quality CPD and strong career development pathways
- Excellent training and guidance from experienced practitioners
- Dedicated PPA time, with additional release time for leadership responsibilities
- 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 the children they teach
- Deliver creative, engaging and purposeful lessons
- Understand how children learn best and how to help them make strong progress
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Already, or are prepared to, assume additional responsibilities that contribute strategically to school improvement.
- Are committed to developing their leadership skills and supporting the growth of others
- Are reflective, proactive and keen to continue learning
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.
Visits Welcome:
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.