Class Teacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ipswich seeks a Year 3 and 4 Class Teacher to create and deliver an engaging curriculum. The role requires a passionate and qualified teacher dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for students. You'll be expected to assess student needs, collaborate with staff, and encourage excellent pupil behaviour. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive staff

Career development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Recent successful teaching experience in primary education.
• Ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Experience in adapting teaching to meet pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons to Year 3 and 4.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.
• Promote good progress and high outcomes.

Skills

Passionate teaching

Solution-focused professionalism

Team player

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sproughton CE Primary School is looking to appoint a Year 3 and 4 Class Teacher to plan, deliver, and assess a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils in Years 3 and 4, fostering a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes progress, attainment, and personal development.

You will uphold the school’s values and policies, maintain positive behaviour, and work in partnership with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the wellbeing and success of all pupils throughout the maternity cover period.

As a Class Teacher, you will

• plan and teach well-structured lessons to Year 3 and 4, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• promote good progress for all and high outcomes in end of term tests
• demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (pdf)
• Meet the expectations set out in the job description below.

You will need to be

• a passionate, qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with recent, successful teaching experience in primary education
• a positive, solution-focused professional who is resilient, kind, and a team player
• a role model who supports our Christian ethos and helps pupils to let their light shine.

About Us

Sproughton C of E Primary School is a welcoming, village school, in a wonderful setting, on the outskirts of Ipswich, with 102 enthusiastic learners on roll. Our children are curious, eager to learn, and a joy to teach, while our families are highly supportive and engaged in school life. Sproughton is a truly special place to work and belong, small enough to feel like a family, yet part of something bigger. As a proud member of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Trust, we enjoy the benefits of collaboration, professional development, and shared expertise with 20 other local primary schools. We warmly invite prospective applicants to visit us to experience first-hand the welcoming atmosphere of our school and to see what makes Sproughton an excellent place to work and develop professionally.

What we will offer you

• A friendly, happy and forward-thinking school where staff well-being and high standards go hand in hand.
• Pupils who are eager to learn, with exemplary behaviour.
• A staff team who are positive, supportive and collaborative.
• A well planned, comprehensive and well-resourced curriculum
• Class support from a team of highly trained Learning Support Assistants.
• Opportunities to develop your career within the Ipswich and St. Edmundsbury Multi-Academy Trust.
• Flexibility in working patterns where possible.

How to Apply

Please read the Job Description (Word). To find out more about this role, please contact Jane Stalham, Headteacher, by calling 01473 742182. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact Lara Wimpress by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an appointment. Please contact Lara Wimpress to request an application pack by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 12pm, 14 October 2025. Interview date: 21 October 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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