Job Description

Required for September 2026 / Fixed Term maternity cover for one year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic KS2 teacher who understands the importance of teamwork and putting children at the centre of what they do. We are a 'good' school and are looking for the right candidate to be part of our vibrant learning community. Our pupils deserve the best so all applicants must demonstrate consistent, high quality classroom practice and inspirational teaching. Whilst not essential, applications from teachers with experience of and interest in teaching Year six would be of particular interest.

You will:

· demonstrate consistently good teaching, planning and assessment

· be caring and committed to the welfare of our pupils

· challenge pupils and have high expectations of what they can achieve

· be pro-active and use your initiative

· show creativity and inspire our pupils

· be committed to improving outcomes for all pupils

· be well organised but flexible

· have good communication skills and be a team player

· have a sense of humour!

Not only do our pupils deserve the very best, so do our staff! We can offer the right candidate a school where:

· you are valued as a person as well as a teacher

· continued professional development is prioritised

· commitment to reducing teacher workload and supporting wellbeing is embedded in practice

· children's behaviour is excellent and they are eager to learn

· staff are welcoming, collaborative and hard-working

We also have a large, spacious building with wonderful grounds so do visit us to prior to application if you can. Please contact Ronnie Branch on 01277 651364 if you would like to arrange a visit or if you have any questions. We also encourage you to explore our school website,including our year group pages, gallery, curriculum pages and newsletters which offer a 'flavour' of our school and to see for yourself what learning and teaching is like at Sunnymede.

Applications should be made online by visiting www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk where you will find an application form, job description and person specification.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Information about the School

Sunnymede Primary School is a vibrant, two form entry school in Billericay, where children are well behaved and at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website to discover more about us - http://www.sunnymedeprimary.com