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Job Title: Class Teacher - 4 days (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st December 2027
FTE: 0.8
Scale: Main Scale 1-6
Actual Salary: £26,332.80 - £36,281.60
Application Closes: Monday 9th November 2026 Midday
Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th November 2026
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027
Inspire, Lead and Empower - Class Teacher Wanted!
Are you ready to inspire, nurture and guide our Year 3 pupils as they take their exciting first steps into Key Stage 2? We are looking for a passionate Class Teacher to join our team at Westwood Academy for 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday.
At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment-values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you'll not only inspire young minds in the classroom but also help them realise their full potential!
What's in it for you?
● A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued
● A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
● A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
● The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
Please click https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137030/EDV-2026-WA-35037 to apply for this role.
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01708 559467 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!
At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Westwood Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!