• Class Teacher

100% FTE

Salary: Teachers Main Scale Point 1 - 6

(£34,398 - £46,839 per annum depending on experience)

 Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Fixed until 31^st August 2027

 We have a fantastic opportunity for a class teacher, who must have Key Stage 2 experience, at East Tilbury Primary School.  As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.   

 This position will involve: 

•  Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities  
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom 
• Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment 
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding  
• Establishing positive relationships with the pupils, parents and other staff in the school

 The successful candidate will be: 

•  Passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook 
• Committed to raising outcomes of all students 
• A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude 
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 
• Dedicated to good classroom management  
• Caring towards the welfare and achievement of every child 
• Innovative and have a passion for improvement 
• Able to multi-task and have excellent written skills
• Able remain calm under pressure and remain positive  
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare  

 East Tilbury Primary School is located in the heart of East Tilbury, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is on the C2C Line between Shoeburyness and Fenchurch Street Station. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. East Tilbury Primary School is just over nine miles from the M25.

 What the school can offer:  

•  Two Week October Half-Term
• Recognition of continuous service 
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools 
• National Conditions of Service 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

 If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan  hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds. 

East Tilbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

 If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

 Closing date: Wednesday 17^th June 2026 - Midday

Interview date: W/C 22^nd June 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.