Class Teacher - Year 5

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (Year 5 for this academic year) FTE 60% (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) This role is offered as part of a job‑share arrangement, working 2.5 days per week alongside an existing postholder Salary: Teachers Main Scale 1- 6 (£34,398 - £46,839 FTE per annum - £20,638.80 - £28,103.40 actual salary per annum at 60% FTE) Start Date: 7th December 2026 Fixed until 31st August 2027 We are looking to appoint a teacher to join our school, on a part time basis, for 2.5 days a week. Bonnygate Primary School is a 2-form entry school with a nursery in South Ockendon and is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to join our friendly and diverse team. We are keen to appoint someone with a proven track record as an effective practitioner, or an ECT that has achieved highly whilst training. This position will involve: - Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities - Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom - Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment - Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding - Establishing positive relationships with the pupils, parents and other staff in the school The successful candidate will be : - Committed to raising outcomes of all students - A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful and positive attitude - Dedicated to good classroom management, and ability to remain calm under pressure - Caring towards the welfare and achievement of every child - Innovative and have a passion for improvement - Able to multi-task and have excellent written skills - Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare . What we can offer you: - Two Week October Half-Term - Recognition of continuous service  - Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme - Excellent CPD opportunities - Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools - The support of an experienced family of schools  - National Conditions of Service  - Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  - Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff - Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now. If you wish to arrange a visit to the school or for more information, contact Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. Application forms are available via our website Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026-Midday Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.