Job Description

Part‑time Class Teacher (Year 3) - Bocking Primary School

Are you a creative, caring and ambitious teacher who wants to make a real difference in a popular village school? Join Bocking Primary School where you will inspire confident, independent learners and help shape happy futures. This part‑time, temporary post offers the chance to work with motivated pupils, a supportive staff team and a trust that values professional growth.

About Bocking Primary School

Bocking is a one‑form‑entry academy set in an idyllic rural location. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a strong sense of community and high expectations for behaviour and learning. Our staff are experienced, hard working, caring and skilled at adapting teaching so every pupil can succeed.

Our vision is to provide a safe environment where pupils grow in confidence, become independent learners and thinkers, and feel proud of their achievements. Our values-Ambitious, Respectful, Responsible, Engaged and I Persevere -underpin everything we do.

About the role

This part‑time, temporary Year 3 teaching role is an opportunity to plan and deliver engaging, motivating lessons that meet the needs of all pupils. You will:

Create a calm, purposeful classroom where pupils feel safe to take risks and learn
Plan differentiated learning that builds on pupils' strengths and addresses needs
Use assessment to adapt teaching in real time and support pupil progress
Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, events and parent engagement
Work collaboratively with colleagues and the trust to share practice and develop professionally
If you enjoy delivering creative, child‑centred learning and can bring energy and high expectations to the classroom, this role will let you make a clear impact.

About you - the ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience teaching in the primary phase and a secure understanding of primary expectations
Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and models our values
Differentiates effectively so every pupil can access and progress through the curriculum
Uses assessment thoughtfully to inform planning and next steps
Is committed to professional development, eager to take on leadership responsibilities over time, and enjoys working as part of a cheerful, supportive team
We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives and who are committed to inclusive practice.

What we offer

A welcoming atmosphere and well‑mannered, enthusiastic pupils
A well‑resourced school in a lovely rural setting
Strong professional development opportunities through the school and the Attain Academy Partnership
A positive ethos where staff and pupils are supported to succeed
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - please contact the office to arrange a visit or for more information: admin@bockingstreet.essex.sch.uk or call 01376 322650.

We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic, values‑driven teachers who want to make a positive difference to our pupils' lives.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.