Job Description

Class Teacher

Full time

To commence September 2026

St Luke's Park Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic staff team, teaching the wonderful children of St Luke's Park Primary School.

We are a one-form entry primary school which opened in September 2022. We have grown year-on-year and from September 2026 we will have our very first year 6 cohort.

We are looking for a teacher who is kind, well-organised and focused on helping every child to achieve their very best.

Our staff team are extremely supportive of one another and work hard to offer children learning experiences which really engage and motivate them. Visitors to our school often comment on the calm atmosphere around the school and the way that children care for each other. It is important that our new teacher understands the importance of building strong relationships with colleagues and pupils alike so that this continues to be a strength of our school.

This role is likely to be based in Key Stage Two.

As a new school we are always open to new ideas and would love to hear what you could bring to the role. Please contact the office to arrange a tour of the school when you will be welcome to ask any questions and find out a bit more about us before you apply. Contact us on 01268 436 050 or by email admin@stlukespark.essex.sch.uk.

Please make all applications online via the Essex Schools Jobs website. (Please note that we do not accept CVs.)

St Luke's Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Closing date: midday 16th April 2026

Interview date: 22nd April 2026

Information about the School

St Luke's Park Primary School is situated on St. Luke's Park development in Runwell. We opened in September 2022 and over the next 4 years we will grow into a single-form-entry primary school with a total capacity of 210 children across seven classes.

The school is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust which consists of Great Baddow High School, Purleigh Primary School, Meadgate Primary School, Maylandsea Primary School, Larkrise Primary School, Tiptree Heath Primary School, Maltese Road Primary School and St. Luke's Park Primary School. Information about the Trust can be found at https://www.qmat.uk/

We aim to maximise the full potential of each child and to nurture their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

We want our children to be happy, healthy and successful, to enjoy learning together and to understand the meaning and importance of upholding principles and values.

QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.

We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.

To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk