Class Teacher

Consortium Trust; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction

Training and CPD

Wellbeing support package

Career progression within the trust

Personalised performance management

Job summary

Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dynamic Class Teacher to inspire pupils with PMLD and SLD needs and to help develop our curriculum and teaching practices. You will contribute to ongoing school improvement, work within a supportive team, and share good practice to enhance learning experiences.

The role requires a dedicated teacher with SEND experience, a commitment to safeguarding and GDPR, and enthusiasm for professional development within the trust.

Qualifications

• We require a dedicated teacher with SEND experience.
• Able to provide a rich, high-quality learning environment with accessible resources.
• Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs.
• Use evidence-based teaching approaches to develop a love of learning.
• Set engaging tasks relating to real-life experiences for groups or individuals.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR guidelines.
• Willingness to participate in CPD and curriculum enrichment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons for pupils with PMLD and SLD needs.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to school improvement.
• Maintain safeguarding and confidentiality in all duties.
• Engage in CPD and collaborate with the wider trust initiatives.

Skills

Effective teaching

SEND experience

Curriculum development

Safeguarding knowledge

GDPR awareness

CPD participation

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 package
• Opportunity 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.

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.