Job Ref No. ECC8822109-43S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 16/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st May 2025
Are you looking to start or develop your career in an exciting and vibrant school with fantastic children and supportive and welcoming staff? Then come and work with us at West Leigh Infants!
We can offer:
1. supportive and collaborative teaching teams with shared planning
2. inquisitive, amazing children who love learning and being challenged
3. a very happy place to work and learn with a strong well-being ethos
4. opportunities for career development and progression
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly, committed and talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and work in our ambitious and outward-looking four form entry Infant School. This post is full-time and permanent.
You will need to:
1. be professional, enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
2. be an effective communicator with pupils and staff
3. be self-motivated, with high expectations of self and others
4. hold QTS and have a commitment to continuing professional development
5. uphold the school's core values and high expectations
In return, we can offer the successful candidate:
1. the opportunity to work with our wonderful children and families
2. a range of supportive CPD opportunities
3. wonderful, friendly colleagues who want the best possible opportunities and outcomes for children
4. a constantly improving learning environment
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, online checks, medical checks and satisfactory references. Applicants for this post will be applying knowing that this will be a requirement of the post.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on 01702 476610.
Information about the School
West Leigh Infant School is a large, popular infant school, located in the historic fishing village of Leigh-on-Sea. Our school is held in high esteem by our community, eleven years ago we celebrated our centenary and there are strong links with local families. 'Together we aim high, work hard, have fun' - our school is a welcoming, friendly, caring school with happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving well. In addition, our pupils are fortunate to be able to walk to the sea, visit local churches and Belfairs Park as well as enjoying a wide range of coach and rail trips. We also benefit from an on-site swimming pool. We are a maintained school with a 4 form entry teaching children in the age range 4 - 7 years.
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.
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Abigail Brincat
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 2JB Telephone: 01702 476610
Email: finance@westleigh-inf.southend.sch.uk
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