Job Description

A position has become available to join our dedicated team here at Epping Primary School for 1 day per week - day to be agreed. We are looking to appoint an excellent class teacher, in our 2-form entry school from w/c 24th March 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will need to take place on Wednesday 18th December, therefore invitations to interview will be sent out on 17th December.

We are looking for an inspiring practitioner, passionate about high-quality, child-centred teaching and learning and someone who has high expectations of achievement and attainment for all pupils.

Applicants will have a proven record of exemplary classroom practice, have the ability to think and work innovatively and creatively, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team. "The staff team are highly committed to meeting the needs of all pupils, which is appreciated by parents." (Ofsted 2022) Applicants must also be responsive to our whole school ethos of ensuring the very best for every child. "Pupils enjoy coming to Epping Primary School and are proud of their school. Pupils are very well behaved."(Ofsted 2022)

In addition, the ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified primary school teacher

Have thorough knowledge of the curriculum and assessment procedures

Be able to build strong relationships with pupils and their families

Have high expectations of themselves and the pupils

Be committed to personal professional development

We are a learning-centred school, teaching to a challenge-based and skills-led curriculum which is highly focussed on a positive growth mindset and building resilience.

We are proud to be an accredited Wellbeing School, who cares for the mental wellbeing of all our pupils and staff.

Please refer closely to the job description, when completing your application form.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. If you wish to make an appointment, interested candidates are invited to contact the office, by email at admin@eppingprimary.essex.sch.uk with two dates and times that you would like to visit and we shall do our best to accommodate you.

Epping Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.