Class Teacher at Leigh Beck Junior School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/LBJS/37591
  Location
Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
M1 to M6
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 1st Jun, 2026
  Start Date
September Start
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
8/6/2026
   Interview Date(s)           8/6/2026
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About this Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team at Leigh Beck Junior School. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils make strong progress and achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum

  • Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement

  • Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress

  • Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

  • Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies

  • Contribute to the wider life of the school

  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times


We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Has strong knowledge of KS2 curriculum

  • Is passionate about teaching and learning

  • Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

  • Demonstrates excellent classroom practice

  • Is reflective, motivated, and committed to professional development

  • Works effectively as part of a team

  • Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion


In addition to the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative working environment, 


We can offer you:


  • A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals 

  • Friendly, motivated and aspirational pupils

  • A dedicated and collaborative staff team

  • High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities through providers such as The National College and The Key. 

  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family 

  • Access to our staff benefits, exclusive rewards and discounts programme Perks at Work 

  • Opportunities for career progression within the Trust

  • A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

  • Teachers Pension Scheme

  • Cycle to work, home and technology sacrifice schemes

  • Lion Pathways Curriculum

  • Additional non-contact time for teaching staff - above statutory PPA time, This equates to 15% non contact time for class teacher (Delete if not applicable)



NB: Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.


Leigh Beck Junior School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person/employee specification. NOTE; Your response to this section is extremely important and will be the basis of the short-listing panel's decision to invite you for interview.
  2. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We carry out these searches manually. To assist with the search being as accurate as possible, please set out which social media platforms you use and the handles you use on each site, (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and other).

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