Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract

Job Ref No. ECC S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 05/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 11th October 2026.

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a part time Class Teacher to join our fantastic team.

Start date: 1st January 2027.

Contract: Part-time (2 x days per week) - Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027.

Pay Range: Main Pay Scale

Applications close: Midday on 5th October 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 11th October 2026.

School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is located in Whitmore Way, Basildon and has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of 11 schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust ( where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

Whitmore Primary School has a welcoming, caring and friendly atmosphere. Our school provides enriching learning experiences for all of the pupils and we are fully committed to providing the best education possible.

We are seeking to appoint a highly committed, motivated and caring Teacher to join our team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• a commitment to meeting the needs of all children and families
• an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, including classroom practice
• a determined, can do attitude to identify what helps each child learn, overcoming barriers along the way
• high aspirations for the children and themselves
• a commitment to develop children's love of learning
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• creativity, hard work, motivation, commitment and flexibility
• excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• a passion for learning, both for others and his/herself
• willingness to go the 'extra mile' to support our children and flourish
• a commitment to all aspects of the school's work, including our school's ethos where the pupil comes first.

We can offer you:

• a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
• a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families
• a commitment to continued professional development
• enrolment in to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the largest defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery is located in Whitmore Way, Basildon and has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of 11 schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust ( where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

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