KS2 Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6PA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 115011bf-3b66-4a59-8ede-2bf2ad68852f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful, evidenced primary teaching experience
• Relevant professional qualifications (Specialist teacher qualifications etc.)
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Ability to lead subjects
What the school offers its staff
Elmsett C of E Primary is a small, rural church school in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, not far from Hadleigh. We are part of the Diocesan MAT and currently have 40 children on roll in 3 classes. We encourage the development of the whole child with many extra-curricular activities. Elmsett school have an excellent PTA and supportive governors. We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, September 2024) and have a 'Good' SIAMS rating (February 18).
We will offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful and happy school team.
• Happy, highly motivated children who enjoy learning and behave well.
• Dedicated staff and governors.
• An excellent partnership with families.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
Further details about the role
• Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with evidence of excellent classroom practice.
• Have high expectations of all pupils, both socially and academically and a strong commitment to raising standards.
• Place a strong emphasis on creativity and ensure pupils enjoy their learning.
• Have excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Show commitment to the wider life of the school.
• Be able to lead subjects across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies. Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful, evidenced primary teaching experience
• Relevant professional qualifications (Specialist teacher qualifications etc.)
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Ability to lead subjects
What the school offers its staff
Elmsett C of E Primary is a small, rural church school in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, not far from Hadleigh. We are part of the Diocesan MAT and currently have 40 children on roll in 3 classes. We encourage the development of the whole child with many extra-curricular activities. Elmsett school have an excellent PTA and supportive governors. We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, September 2024) and have a 'Good' SIAMS rating (February 18).
We will offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful and happy school team.
• Happy, highly motivated children who enjoy learning and behave well.
• Dedicated staff and governors.
• An excellent partnership with families.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
Further details about the role
• Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with evidence of excellent classroom practice.
• Have high expectations of all pupils, both socially and academically and a strong commitment to raising standards.
• Place a strong emphasis on creativity and ensure pupils enjoy their learning.
• Have excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Show commitment to the wider life of the school.
• Be able to lead subjects across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies. Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.