Job Ref No. ECC2114-241
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: Main Scale 1-6/UPS
Position Start Date: 10/03/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 10/02/2025
Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 24th February 2025
Job Title: Class Teacher - Parkwood Academy
Contract: Fixed Term - Ending 31/12/2025 (maternity cover)
FTE: 1.0
Parkwood Academy is nestled in the heart of Melbourne Road, Chelmsford and is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Class Teacher for Year 1 to join our welcoming and supportive team at Parkwood Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es, ensuring equality of opportunity for all, and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. The role offers the opportunity to complete PPA time from home.
Qualifications and Experience
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:
1. A degree or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status.
2. Experience of RWI.
3. A passion for learning, creativity in your approach, and the ability to encourage our children to become successful, self-motivated, happy, and confident learners through engaging lessons.
4. A proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.
5. A positive and inspirational approach with a passion for making a difference.
6. Ambition and high expectations of yourself and your pupils.
7. The ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families.
8. The desire to be a valued member of a professional and supportive team.
9. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of our staff and wider Academy Trust team.
10. The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
11. Effective organisational skills, enabling efficient task management and collaboration with colleagues.
12. The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.
We Can Offer
1. The opportunity to join a growing Multi-Academy Trust of primary schools that collaborate closely for the benefit of all.
2. Access to the "Leadership Academy," which provides high-quality professional development opportunities to all staff.
3. The chance to work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
4. An additional holiday in October, resulting in a two-week break, enabled by an early close on every Friday for continuous professional development (CPD).
5. The privilege of working with engaged and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
6. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees.
How to Apply
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office team directly at 01245 354605 to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.
Parkwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
As part of the South Essex Academy Trust, we are an equal opportunities employer.
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed, please send it to our Recruitment department at recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.
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Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
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