Brooklands Primary School Address: Brantham, near Manningtree, Essex CO11 1RX Salary: MPR 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 Reference: 8563 Brooklands Primary School is a vibrant and exceptional school. As a result of recent expansion, which includes a brand-new teaching block, we are looking for an exceptional Class Teacher to join our dynamic and talented team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a dedicated and self-motivated teacher, looking to join a forward-thinking school community and continue their professional development. You will be a committed teacher who is energised by challenge and change and is looking to make a difference to each child’s learning in a school that embraces and drives innovation and excellence. Brooklands is passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish. The school is a leader in learning beyond the classroom and has an exceptional outdoor space. Everywhere you look you will see that Brooklands has been designed to enhance our children’s learning outside of the classroom. The school stands alone in holding both Forest and Beach School status and is committed to ensuring that the opportunities that this affords permeates throughout the curriculum. You will: be a creative and motivated teacher focused on raising standards and developing their potential embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations enjoy being part of a supportive, proactive and energetic team be a strong and positive role model for our children be community minded and keen to make a difference whether through fund raising or raising awareness for charity, volunteering or activism thrive on innovation and be committed to your ongoing professional development. We will offer you: a unique chance to grow and progress within a school that is growing in both size and influence nationally a team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things an environment in which to develop and positively impact the future of our children and support them as Difference Makers. Brooklands is situated halfway between Ipswich (10 minutes’ drive), the county town of Suffolk and historic Colchester, Essex and is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) Please visit our website or our Facebook page to find out more about us. During term time, please call the school on 01206 392291 to make an appointment to visit the school or have a conversation on the phone. You can also email k.donovan@brooklands.omat.org.uk Tours can be arranged during the Easter break by emailing us on office@brooklands.omat.org.uk We are willing to consider applicants wishing to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the Assessment Only route. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (word) Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to k.donovan@brooklands.omat.org.uk Closing date: 1 pm, 13 April 2026. We encourage early applications as we may interview ahead of the closing date for the right candidate.