Job Title: KS2 Teacher Location: Colchester, Essex Start Date: February 2026 Pay Rate: Teacher's Pay Sale Contract: Full-time Year Group: Year 6 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Year 6 teacher to join our Outstanding primary school located in the heart of Colchester. We are a vibrant and welcoming school where children are enthusiastic, motivated and encouraged to achieve endless possibilities. Children are at the heart of every decision we make, ensuring they are happy, confident and provided with opportunities that meet their needs both now and in the future through high-quality education and training. Through our engaging and well-rounded curriculum, we foster a genuine passion for learning and curiosity that helps develop high aspirations and creates a lifetime of positive memories. We believe strongly in identifying and nurturing individual talents so that all children experience success and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to achieve high standards in everything we do, supported by strong partnerships with parents, the local community and other schools across Colchester. We firmly believe that education and training is a partnership between home and school, and we value the active involvement and support of families. A wonderful state-of-the-art Key Stage 2 building, opened in September 2024, now houses our KS2 classes and provides an exceptional learning environment. This role is to start in February 2026 and will involve teaching a Year 6 class. The successful Year 6 teacher must have proven experience teaching upper KS2 and be willing to take on full class responsibility. PPA time is provided on a Monday afternoon. The ideal Year 6 teacher will be confident in managing a class of children with diverse needs and be willing to fully immerse themselves in the life, systems and routines of the school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school in Colchester that places a strong emphasis on professional development and high-quality education and training. Key Points: February 2026 start Colchester, Essex Mainstream Primary School Free Staff Car Park Great opportunity for career progression The role is paid in line with the Teachers' Pay Scale. If you are an experienced and committed upper KS2 practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in an Outstanding school in Colchester, we would love to hear from you.