Primary Teacher

Year 1 Primary Teacher

Location: Southend on Sea

Type: Full-Time, Long term

Working Hours: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm

Salary: Paid to teacher scale

Start: September 2025

Are you a passionate educator with a drive to inspire young minds? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 1 Primary Teacher to join a vibrant school community in Southend on Sea. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our students by fostering their love for learning and guiding them through their primary school journey.

We are proud to be supporting a nurturing and inclusive primary school where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team of educators works collaboratively to create a vibrant learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning are at the heart of everything we do.

We value innovation, diversity, and a strong sense of community, and we are committed to providing our students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. Join us and become part of a school that inspires excellence and celebrates every achievement.

• Plan and Deliver Engaging Lessons: Design and implement creative and interactive lesson plans in accordance with the national curriculum.
• Support Individual Learning Needs: Adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring every child reaches their potential.
• Assess and Monitor Progress: Regularly evaluate student performance through assessments, reports, and parent-teacher meetings.
• Create a Positive Classroom Environment: Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with Colleagues: Work closely with fellow teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff to promote a cohesive educational experience.
• Promote Holistic Development: Encourage social, emotional, and personal growth alongside academic achievement.
• Maintain Classroom Management: Establish clear behavior expectations and manage classroom dynamics effectively.

• A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification.
• A relevant degree in education or subject specialism.
• Strong knowledge of the national primary curriculum and current educational practices.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive learning environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Creativity, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate young learners.

• Empathy and Patience: Understanding the unique needs of each child and creating an environment where all feel valued.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Efficiently balancing lesson planning, marking, and administrative duties.
• Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a dedication to fostering a lifelong love for learning.
• Adaptability: Responding to the ever-changing dynamics of a primary classroom with flexibility and confidence.
• Team Spirit: Being a proactive and supportive member of the school community.

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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