Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4NB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2d728a25-c911-4481-a1b9-c30c84c32c4b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An Outstanding Primary School is looking for a Key Stage 1 Teacher
An exciting opportunity has opened up at Kenningtons Primary Academy and we are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to work in our school, starting in the Autumn Term. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and provide a strong programme of support and professional development for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate should:-
• Be UK trained and UK qualified
• Have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement
• Support all aspects of the school's work
• Be able to motivate and inspire children and colleagues
• Be able to focus on raising standards
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and we will ensure that the successful candidate will receive good professional development. In addition to this we reward our Class Teachers with :-
• A retention allowance of £1,300 per annum after one year's service.
• We also reimburse the cost of the Toll for The Dartford Crossing
• Two Week October Half Term.
• Recognition of Continuous Service.
Further details about the role
In February 2025 Ofsted graded the school OUTSTANDING in all areas:-
• The Quality of Education
• Behaviour and attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management
• Early Years Provision
Ofsted said:-
• Every Pupil is given the opportunity to excel at Kenningtons Primary Academy.
• Behaviour is exemplary
• Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to their learning
• Pupils play an active and meaningful role in school life
• The Curriculum is highly ambitious
• The Early Years curriculum recognises the key knowledge children need to secure in both the Nursery and Reception classes
• Highly skilled staff deliver the curriculum effectively
• The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well considered
• The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptional
• Governors share the same high ambition as school leaders
• Staff are proud to work at this school
Telephone Number: 01708 865663
E-Mail: enquiries@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.
An Outstanding Primary School is looking for a Key Stage 1 Teacher
An exciting opportunity has opened up at Kenningtons Primary Academy and we are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to work in our school, starting in the Autumn Term. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and provide a strong programme of support and professional development for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate should:-
• Be UK trained and UK qualified
• Have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement
• Support all aspects of the school's work
• Be able to motivate and inspire children and colleagues
• Be able to focus on raising standards
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff and we will ensure that the successful candidate will receive good professional development. In addition to this we reward our Class Teachers with :-
• A retention allowance of £1,300 per annum after one year's service.
• We also reimburse the cost of the Toll for The Dartford Crossing
• Two Week October Half Term.
• Recognition of Continuous Service.
Further details about the role
In February 2025 Ofsted graded the school OUTSTANDING in all areas:-
• The Quality of Education
• Behaviour and attitudes
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management
• Early Years Provision
Ofsted said:-
• Every Pupil is given the opportunity to excel at Kenningtons Primary Academy.
• Behaviour is exemplary
• Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to their learning
• Pupils play an active and meaningful role in school life
• The Curriculum is highly ambitious
• The Early Years curriculum recognises the key knowledge children need to secure in both the Nursery and Reception classes
• Highly skilled staff deliver the curriculum effectively
• The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well considered
• The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptional
• Governors share the same high ambition as school leaders
• Staff are proud to work at this school
Telephone Number: 01708 865663
E-Mail: enquiries@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.