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Vacancy for a Full-Time Class Teacher
Main Pay Scale M1-M6 depending on experience
(or UPS depending on experience + potential Leadership Team position for the ideal candidate)
We are a friendly, child-centred, one form entry, inclusive primary school only 20 minutes from Cambridge in the beautiful town of Saffron Walden on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. We are a small collaborative friendly team with incredible pupils who are keen to learn and whose behaviour is exemplary.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time class teacher to join us in January 2027. If you are in the early stages of your career or looking to develop your classroom skills, this post can provide the support or challenge you need to be successful.
Applicants will need to be creative, innovative and a team player. Applications are welcomed from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. A sense of humour is essential!
We offer enthusiastic, confident and eager learners, opportunity for development and an excellent staff team and supportive leadership. We have a positive friendly ethos where all can succeed.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
St. Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. All appointments are subject to positive references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS checks.
For further information or to book a tour of the school, please contact the school office by emailing the School Business Manager, Denise Finch on admin@st-maryscofe.essex.sch.uk or 01799 523384.
Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026 atmidday
Interview dates: commencing Wednesday 25th November 2026andthe following week
Information about the School
"Aspiring for Excellence in a Christian Learning Environment"
Established in 1845, St. Mary's is a welcoming 1 form entry Church school with a caring ethos. We are situated in the centre of Saffron Walden, a thriving Essex market town close to the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk borders and within easy travelling distance of both Cambridge and London. We enjoy excellent facilities, occupying a large and attractive site which also accommodates our Church Pre-school and an independent Before/After-school club.