Job description
The Governors of Great Dunmow Primary school are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher who inspires and motivates pupils to achieve their best. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment to cover maternity leave from September 2026 with the possibility of an extension on the contract.
We are looking for someone who:
¨ Is passionate about learning
¨ Committed to raising standards for all children
¨ Is able to work effectively as part of a team
¨ Has energy, warmth and a good sense of humour
¨ Is able to work in partnership with the staff, governors and the whole school community to ensure the continued success of our thriving school.
Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. This advert may close prior to the closing date, dependent on number of applications received.
Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; ECTs are welcome to apply.
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.Information about the school
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Great Dunmow Primary School
Foundation school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 421
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,088
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 12 June 2026
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
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