Class Teacher – Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 861ed919-72fe-458c-b97b-872197cc348e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for an exciting new role? Our Year 5 teacher is embarking on her next challenge as a new mum, so we need someone just as wonderful to cover her maternity leave. The post is full time initially for one year. Ideally in upper Key Stage 2 but we can be flexible for the right candidate. It’s a great opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, with a great class of just 26 children and a full time LSA.
We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic, and creative teacher. The role will provide you with the opportunity to share and develop great practice within a vibrant and supportive school. For a more experienced candidate there will be opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute to our continued school development. This is an exciting opportunity for us to support an aspiring leader. This position could be suitable for both experienced and early career teachers.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What the school offers its staff
Come and visit to see for yourself what we have to offer. Join our team and make a real difference to the children and families of Ongar.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. This can be arranged by contacting the school office. 01277 362354 or admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Are you looking for an exciting new role? Our Year 5 teacher is embarking on her next challenge as a new mum, so we need someone just as wonderful to cover her maternity leave. The post is full time initially for one year. Ideally in upper Key Stage 2 but we can be flexible for the right candidate. It’s a great opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team, with a great class of just 26 children and a full time LSA.
We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic, and creative teacher. The role will provide you with the opportunity to share and develop great practice within a vibrant and supportive school. For a more experienced candidate there will be opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute to our continued school development. This is an exciting opportunity for us to support an aspiring leader. This position could be suitable for both experienced and early career teachers.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What the school offers its staff
Come and visit to see for yourself what we have to offer. Join our team and make a real difference to the children and families of Ongar.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. This can be arranged by contacting the school office. 01277 362354 or admin@ongar-pri.essex.sch.uk
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.