Job Description

Part-Time KS1 Teacher

Location: St Leonard's
Salary: Main Scale 1-6
Contract Type: Part-Time 3 days a week
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Inspire Young Learners in Key Stage 1

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative KS1 Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality education and helping children develop a love of learning.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
Create a stimulating classroom environment that supports learning and development.
Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress effectively.
Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively within the KS1 team.
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all learners.
Is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
Closing Date: 14th June 2026

Interviews to be held on: W/C 22nd June 2026

Information about the School

St Leonard's C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.

The admissions limit is 45 pupil per year group.

In November 2013, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.

St Leonard's Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.

It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to lucie.mead@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please call our office on 01621 772732

Information about the School

St Leonard's C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At St Leonard's School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.