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We are looking to recruit a dynamic and energetic full-time class teacher on a one-year fixed-term contract to start with us in September 2026 with the potential for a future permanent position (subject to staffing arrangements).
We are an OFSTED rated GOOD school (December 2022).
We are looking for someone who:
- Has at least two years of experience teaching in KS1 or KS2, or across both.
- Open to leadership opportunities, such as leading a subject (core or foundation) or mentoring.
- Passionate and driven in motivating pupils to achieve their best.
- Flexible, a good team player, prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life.
- An active participant to promote our school's vision and Christian distinctiveness.
In return we offer:
- Full induction training in all our current curriculum programmes.
- A dynamic and inspirational school leadership team.
- A staffing team that enjoys collaboration and are driven in motivating pupils to achieve their best.
- Respectful, confident, and hardworking pupils.
- A Governing Body that fully supports all the work that the school does.
- Continuing professional development opportunities.
- Strong links with other schools.
We encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. To arrange a visit please contact Sue Petchey (School Business Manager) on 01992 574890
date for applications is midday on Thursday 14th May, and interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
Information about the School
Information about our school
Situated in the beautiful village of Coopersale, near the Essex town of Epping, we overlook the picturesque Epping Forest. We are currently a one-form entry school ranging from Reception to Year 6. Currently we have 190 pupils on roll, including an additional Year 2 class (bulge year).
As a local authority maintained Church of England primary school, we believe in serving our community. We nurture and inspire the development of the whole child. The deeper learning, we provide, represents the current world we live in and provides the cultural capital that children need to function as ambitious, informed and thoughtful members of our local, British and global community.