Job Description

Start Date January 2027 / Earlier Start Available for Right Candidate (Interviews may take place earlier)

Could Northlands be the place to take your teaching career to the next level?

Are you anexperienced teacher looking for a school where you can make a real difference, continue to grow and genuinely enjoy coming to work?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Northlands Primary School and Nursery, we are ambitious for every child and every member of our team. We put children at the heart of everything we do and are incredibly proud of the culture we have created.

Our commitment to our pupils was recognised in our July 2024 Ofsted inspection. Perhaps our favourite comment from the report was simply:"Pupils love their school." and we think that says a lot about Northlands.

We are now looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our successful, oversubscribed 3-form entry primary school and nursery. Whether you are an ECT taking your first steps into the profession or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, we will offer you the support, opportunities and encouragement to thrive.

Why Northlands?
We believe that great teachers deserve to work in a school where they are valued, supported and trusted to teach.

When you join Northlands, you will become part of a team that is ambitious, supportive and genuinely committed to making a difference. We work hard, we challenge each other to be better and, importantly, we have fun along the way.

We can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities, with high-quality CPD and investment in every member of staff
• Generous PPA time - 5 hours per week
• A school where the focus is firmly on teaching and learning rather than unnecessary bureaucracy
• A committed, supportive and welcoming team of teachers and support staff
• Enthusiastic, motivated and aspirational children who embrace the opportunities they are given
• The opportunity to be part of Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking and progressive Trust with a strong family of schools
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• A two-week May/June half-term, giving you valuable time to rest and recharge
• A school where job satisfaction matters and where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together

We are looking for a teacher who...

• Has a positive outlook and enjoys working as part of a team
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to their teaching
• Has an engaging teaching style that inspires children to learn
• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Has high expectations and believes that every child can succeed
• Is creative and open to new and innovative ideas
• Is ambitious for themselves and their pupils
• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Is committed to their own professional development
• Wants to be a positive role model for children
• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to a school that is continually striving to improve

Could you be our next Northlands teacher?
If you are looking for a school where you will be supported to succeed, encouraged to develop and given the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives, we would love you to consider joining us.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. Come and see Northlands for yourself, meet our team, experience our school and discover why "Pupils love their school."

To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school.

We can't wait to meet you.

Information about the School

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.