Teacher
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,650 to £43,607 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative classroom teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning. This post is suitable for an ECT.
This is a fixed term contract ending on the 31st August 2026
Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?
It’s not necessarily the length of your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
We are looking for someone who is:
A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
A comprehensive induction programme
Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
Cycle to work scheme
TKAT Wider wallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
Free eye tests
Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About Willow Brook Primary School
Willow Brook Primary School currently has 198 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Willow Brook we ensure every child receives a well-rounded education, develops a lifelong love of learning and achieves their best. Our latest Ofsted Report (Nov 2022) recognised that children in Nursery and Reception classes are immersed in language. We are at the heart of the local community, to find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Willow Brook so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or email office@willowbrook-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative classroom teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning. This post is suitable for an ECT.
This is a fixed term contract ending on the 31st August 2026
Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?
It’s not necessarily the length of your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
We are looking for someone who is:
A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
A comprehensive induction programme
Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
Cycle to work scheme
TKAT Wider wallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
Free eye tests
Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About Willow Brook Primary School
Willow Brook Primary School currently has 198 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Willow Brook we ensure every child receives a well-rounded education, develops a lifelong love of learning and achieves their best. Our latest Ofsted Report (Nov 2022) recognised that children in Nursery and Reception classes are immersed in language. We are at the heart of the local community, to find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Willow Brook so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or email office@willowbrook-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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