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Are you a passionate and driven newly qualified teacher ready to embark on your teaching career? We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our forward-thinking and supportive team from September 2026, where you will be supported through a dedicated, structured 2-year induction program designed to help you thrive in the classroom.
The ideal candidate will:
- Promote our School Values of aiming high, excellent behaviour and respect for others.
- Plan and teach engaging, inclusive and inspiring lessons.
- Foster a safe, positive and stimulating environment for learning.
- Be a reflective practitioner, who is keen to work closely with your dedicated mentor.
- Have a deep passion for education and a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff whilst maintaining a sense of humour!
We can offer:
- One-to-one guidance from an experienced ECT mentor, dedicated planning time and tailored career development.
- Happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils from supportive families.
- Strong pastoral support for the staff.
- A welcoming, well-resourced school with a collaborative ethos - Together We Are Great!
Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary is a one-form village primary school which sits at the heart of the community on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. The village lies 11 miles south of Cambridge and just 3.5 miles from Saffron Walden with good transport links.
Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary Academy has a strong focus on promoting Christian values and is part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and the specifics of this role, we would recommend a visit and/or conversation with the Headteacher, Mrs Amy Sargeant. These can be arranged via the school office on 01799 530292. Further information about our school can be found on our website www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk .
Closing Date: Midday on 8 June 2026
Interviews: 11 June 2026
Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website: http://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk/website/vacancies/276785
Please email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk for further details regarding the position or to submit your application.
Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Information about the School
Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is an ambitious, innovative, forward thinking primary school based in Great Chesterford, near Saffron Walden.