Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, Essex, SS16 6AZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b9182f9c-8f60-4570-8ff4-3dded30da558 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Ignites Curiosity: You design engaging lessons that turn pupils into self-motivated, confident learners.
• Builds Bridges: You naturally forge strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintains High Standards: You have a track record of excellent teaching and high expectations for every child.
• Stays Positive: You bring an inspirational energy to the classroom and a collaborative spirit to the staffroom.
• Passionate & Creative: Able to turn a learning objective into a spark of curiosity.
• Relationship-Driven: Someone who builds trust with families and colleagues alike.
• Ambitious: High expectations are a must—for our pupils and for your own professional growth.
What the school offers its staff
• A Stunning Workspace: Work in a school with beautiful, extensive grounds and top-tier resources designed to bring your lessons to life. From outdoor learning to sports, our facilities allow you to take the curriculum beyond the four walls of a classroom.
• A Culture of Care: Join a dedicated team that values resilience, a good sense of humour, and genuine professional support.
• Professional Growth: Whether you are an ECT looking for a nurturing start or an experienced teacher (M1-M6) seeking a vibrant community, we invest in our people.
• The "Fringe" Factor: Competitive pay on the Main Scale plus Fringe allowance.
• Our Ethos: We strive for every child to feel safe and happy. You’ll be joining a staff room that values resilience, collaboration, and a great sense of humour.
• Our Support: Whether you are an ECT starting your journey or an experienced practitioner, you will be valued, heard, and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Ignites Curiosity: You design engaging lessons that turn pupils into self-motivated, confident learners.
• Builds Bridges: You naturally forge strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintains High Standards: You have a track record of excellent teaching and high expectations for every child.
• Stays Positive: You bring an inspirational energy to the classroom and a collaborative spirit to the staffroom.
• Passionate & Creative: Able to turn a learning objective into a spark of curiosity.
• Relationship-Driven: Someone who builds trust with families and colleagues alike.
• Ambitious: High expectations are a must—for our pupils and for your own professional growth.
What the school offers its staff
• A Stunning Workspace: Work in a school with beautiful, extensive grounds and top-tier resources designed to bring your lessons to life. From outdoor learning to sports, our facilities allow you to take the curriculum beyond the four walls of a classroom.
• A Culture of Care: Join a dedicated team that values resilience, a good sense of humour, and genuine professional support.
• Professional Growth: Whether you are an ECT looking for a nurturing start or an experienced teacher (M1-M6) seeking a vibrant community, we invest in our people.
• The "Fringe" Factor: Competitive pay on the Main Scale plus Fringe allowance.
• Our Ethos: We strive for every child to feel safe and happy. You’ll be joining a staff room that values resilience, collaboration, and a great sense of humour.
• Our Support: Whether you are an ECT starting your journey or an experienced practitioner, you will be valued, heard, and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.