Class Teacher

Suffolk County Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Trimley St Mary Primary School invites applications for a part-time Class Teacher (KS2). The position is fixed-term until July 2027, with a start date in January 2027, and a potential path to permanent appointment.

The role totals 2.5 days per week and requires alignment with current staff timetables, including a Tuesday. We welcome Early Career Teachers, experienced KS2 teachers, and unqualified teachers who are passionate about children’s learning and development.

Qualifications

• Engaging and motivating KS2 teacher for a primary setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• High expectations for learning and behaviour in a thriving environment.
• Able to deliver creative, inspiring learning opportunities indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS2 pupils for 2.5 days per week, including Tuesdays.
• Contribute to collaborative planning and phased leadership.
• Support pupil achievement, progress and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and our school community.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Motivating learners

Safeguarding

Team player

Behaviour expectations

Education

ECTs welcome

KS2 teaching experience

Job description

• Trimley St Mary Primary School

• Address:Trimley St Mary, Suffolk IP11 0ST

• Salary:MPR / UPR

• Hours:Part time (0.5 FTE, 2.5 days)

• Contract:Fixed term until July 2027 (with possibility to lead to a permanent position). Required from January 2027

• Reference:5669

Trimley St Mary Primary School is a larger than average, vibrant primary school situated on the outskirts of Felixstowe with 380 pupils currently on roll.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Class Teacher, who is passionate about young children's learning and development, to join our KS2 team. Ideally commencing in January 2027, although we are happy to delay the start date for the right candidate, this appointment will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract until the end of the summer term in July 2027, with the possibility of the position becoming permanent.

The position is for 2.5 days per week which must include a Tuesday to fit in with current staff timetables.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs), experienced Key Stage 2 (KS2) teachers, and unqualified teachers who are passionate about making a positive difference to children's learning and development. The successful candidate will contribute to our positive and thriving learning environment, where pupil achievement, progress, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

We will offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly team offering support, collaborative planning and sharing responsibility with a strong phase leadership

• experienced learning support assistants working within the year group teams

• happy and motivated children who are proud of their school

• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting

• a supportive teaching environment with a variety of resources

• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development

• potential to lead a subject.

In return we ask that you:

• are an engaging and motivating teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning in KS2

• have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children

• have high expectations for both learning and behaviour

• deliver creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities both indoors and within our outdoor learning environment

• are a team player who can form positive relationships with children, staff and our school community.

To find out more

Should you wish to discuss this position further or require additional information, please contact either of our Co-Headteachers, Mrs L Beston or Mrs H Lamb via the School Office at: 01394 284130.

Alternatively, please download the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance Notes (word).

Closing date: 9am, 13 November 2026

Interview date: 18 November 2027