Class Teacher

St Helen's Primary School; Ipswich; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Warm inclusive culture

Comprehensive CPD

Supportive leadership

Collaboration across ASSET Education

Descrizione del lavoro

St Helen's Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated teacher for a part-time (0.6 FTE) role within a diverse, supportive community. The post emphasizes high expectations, attendance at ongoing professional development, and a commitment to SEND and EAL learners.

You will join a collaborative team within a vibrant school that values creative thinking and a positive culture, with strong ties to ASSET Education and local arts partnerships.

Competenze

• Good honours degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
• High expectations for pupil progress with proven teaching experience across the primary phase (including ECT placements).
• Experience and commitment to supporting pupils with SEND and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Ability to create a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment and to champion positive school culture.
• Solution-focused attitude and commitment to improving provision and communication with families and the community.

Mansioni

• Teach across the primary phase with high expectations for progress.
• Support SEND and EAL learners to access the curriculum.
• Create and maintain a happy, secure learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues, and the wider community to drive improvement.

Conoscenze

QTS

Professional development

SEND experience

EAL support

Behaviour management

Communication with parents

Formazione

Honours degree + QTS

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you an inspiring educator looking for a rewarding part-time (0.6) role in a vibrant, community-focused school? Do you want to work in a setting that celebrates diverse cultures, values creative thinking, and tries to support every child's educational journey?

If so, we would love to welcome you to St Helen's Primary School!

At St Helen's, we strive to inspire curious and creative thinkers who explore the world with confidence. We cultivate resilient and reflective learners who embrace challenges, while fostering articulate and empathetic individuals who make a positive impact.

Our characterful, three-storey Edwardian building sits in the heart of Ipswich - complete with its own basement swimming pool! Defined by the rich cultural diversity of our school community, we proudly welcome families from a wide range of backgrounds. We view this cultural wealth as one of our greatest strengths, helping our pupils build deep global understanding and empathy from an early age.

Our town-centre location allows us to make full use of local arts, heritage, and green spaces to enrich our bespoke curriculum, including partnerships with DanceEast on the Ipswich Waterfront. Furthermore, through our dedicated SEND nurture class, we ensure that every child can flourish academically and socially at their own pace.

As part of the ASSET Education trust, we share a mission of Nurturing Humanity - equipping and empowering the next generation to create a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who meets the essential criteria outlined in our school recruitment pack:

• A good honours degree, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.

• High expectations for pupil progress and attainment, proven teaching experience across the primary phase (including ECT placements), and strong knowledge of Assessment for Learning and summative assessment.

• Experience and commitment to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).

• The ability to create a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment, manage behaviour effectively, and champion our positive school culture.

• A solution-focussed attitude, passion for improving provision, subject leadership capability (if you have passed your ECT period), and excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with parents, colleagues, and the wider community.

What We Offer in Return

When you join St Helen's and the ASSET Education family, you can expect:

• A warm, inclusive school culture that lives by the principle that once you become part of the St Helen's family, you remain a member for life.

• Children with huge hearts and enthusiastic personalities

• Support and coaching from a strong leadership team

• Access to comprehensive, high-quality CPD across both the school and the wider Trust, with a strong "grow your own" ethos that supports staff development at every stage.

• Opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share best practices with colleagues across ASSET Education's 16 primary schools in Suffolk.

• A distinctive school building packed with character, strong community ties, and unique partnerships with local arts and cultural organisations right on your doorstep.

  Tours are highly recommended and can be organized through Jo Lovett (Senior Admin Assistant) who can be reached by phone : [phone] or via email: [e-mail]

  ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

  The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.