Class Teacher

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Training and CPD package

Wellbeing support

Career progression within the trust

Tailored performance management

Job summary

Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dynamic Class Teacher to improve outcomes and life experiences for pupils with PMLD and SLD. You will help develop curriculum and teaching skills while maintaining the momentum of school improvement. A forward-thinking, motivated teacher with a passion for SEND is encouraged to apply.

The role offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and a structured induction with a wide support network and CPD opportunities within the consortium trust.

Qualifications

• Preferably experienced working with students with SEND (PMLD/SLD)
• Willingness to share good practice and contribute to school improvement
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide a rich, high quality, stimulating learning environment tailored to each pupil's needs
• Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs and ensure broad, balanced learning
• Use evidence-based teaching approaches to foster a love of learning
• Take part in school CPD, contribute to curriculum enrichment and wider school offer

Skills

SEND experience

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Safeguarding knowledge

GDPR compliance

Job description

• Riverwalk School
• Address: Mayfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
• Salary: MPR plus SEN allowance
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5680

Riverwalk School are seeking a Class Teacher who is dynamic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with PMLD and SLD needs. You will support us to develop our curriculum and teaching skills further, ensuring that the momentum of school improvement is maintained. If you are a forward thinking, highly motivated teacher with a passion for school improvement, then come and visit us to find out how we can make a difference together.

Requirements

We are looking for a dedicated teacher, preferably experienced in working with students with SEND, who will:

• be a proven effective teacher who is willing to share good practice
• provide a rich, high quality, stimulating, and enabling learning environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• ensure that each pupil has access to a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
• use effective evidence-based teaching approaches to meet the needs of all pupils and to develop a love of learning
• set exciting tasks relating to 'real life' experiences for the whole class, small group, or self-initiated activities, with exploratory learning
• enjoy a challenge
• be passionate about developing learning characteristics in pupils
• adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
• maintain confidentiality
• have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
• have knowledge of safeguarding
• be willing to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer.

What we offer

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support packageOpportunity for career progression within the trust
• Personalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required

Training

• A bespoke package of CPD to be arranged as required

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Trust Benefits (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact Sally Boulter by emailing: [e-mail] or contact the school office on 01284 764280

Closing date: 1 pm, 13 November 2026

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.