Class Teacher - 0.6 FTE

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy in Bury St Edmunds invites applications for a committed part-time class teacher (KS1/KS2). Join a church ethos school focused on child-centred learning and strong community links.

The role includes leading curriculum areas, supporting pupils with diverse needs, and contributing to CPD and school improvement within the Elveden Schools Trust framework. Applications welcomed from graduates with a passion for inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Trained as a teacher for KS1 and KS2 (ECTs welcome)
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development
• Experience contributing to extra-curricular activities and subject leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide effective education within DfE framework and statutory requirements
• Create engaging, well-managed learning environments
• Plan, assess, and record pupil progress using data to inform teaching
• Differentiate for diverse learner needs and use ISPs where appropriate
• Support health and safety and positive pupil behaviour
• Engage with parents and community partners to support learning

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

ICT for teaching

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

University graduate

Evidence of CPD

Forest school lead

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose:

• To provide an effective education for children by teaching within the framework provided by the DfE with regard to all statutory requirements.
• To be accountable for the quality and standard of teaching and learning to meet or exceed the targets identified in the School Development Plan.

Main Duties:

• The professional duties of teachers (other than the Headteacher) are set out in the School Teachers pay & conditions document and describe the duties required of all teachers. In addition, the specific requirements of the post of the classroom teacher, along with the particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below;
• To provide a well-managed, and stimulating and effective learning environment for children.
• To prepare curriculum plans and programmes of work which are appropriate to the needs, experience and knowledge of pupils.
• To deliver each pupil’s entitlement to a broad, balanced curriculum, taking account of how pupils’ learning is influenced by their development.
• To plan, assess and record systematically, and to use assessments, observations and data to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• To take responsibility for one’s own professional development, including responses to school policies and practices.
• To accept responsibility for the health and safety of pupils, encouraging an atmosphere in which pupils work co-operatively and effectively.
• To develop and maintain relationships with parents as partners in their children’s learning and with others who have an interest in the welfare of pupils.
• To participate in induction initiatives established by the school.
• To work co-operatively within the staff team, carrying out all duties so as to implement the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person Specification

Post: Class teacher (Permanent)

Skills/Knowledge: Each of the skills listed below should be considered within the context of equality issues, embracing race, gender, disability, poverty and individual educational needs.

Interpersonal Skills

• Establish and maintain good relationships, in partnership with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Being aware of the school environment, including links with the local community and church.
• Using teaching strategies which develop pupils’ language, literacy and collaborative skills.
• Exploiting opportunities to develop the personal, social, spiritual and cultural development of pupils.
• Developing appropriate social values and standards through one’s own personal and professional conduct.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Management and Organisation

• Create a purposeful, engaging and stimulating environment for pupils’ learning.
• Match teaching to children’s individual needs so that one’s own and pupils’ time is used effectively.
• Use a variety of teaching styles, including whole class, group and individual approaches in which clear targets are set for pupils’ learning.
• Identify and provide for pupils with individual educational needs, through the application of Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Establish and maintain consistently high expectations of pupil behaviour through well-focused and well-paced teaching.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum
• Plan, deliver and assess learning activities so as to inform future planning.
• Assess children's learning and use the assessments to inform future learning.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of professional needs, and being responsive to the performance management process.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, being responsible for the deployment of support staff, involving them in the management of learning.

Experience/Qualifications/Training

• To have trained as a teacher for the Key Stage 1 and 2 age group (ECTs welcome)

Person Specification – Class Teacher

Qualifications

• University graduate
• Evidence of CPD
• Forest school lead

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of successful teaching/training
• Evidence of consistently good teaching and learning.
• The ability and willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities.
• Evidence of subject leadership
• Evidence of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Experience of pastoral responsibility.

Knowledge, skills and understanding

• Ability to work closely with parents.
• Ability to use ICT effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
• An understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for good teaching and learning.
• The ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of learners.
• Evidence of good classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the school.
• Evidence of recent CPD.

Personal Qualities

• Sensitive to the needs of children.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• To work proactively within the Church of England vision and ethos of the school.
• An excellent attendance record.
• Resilience and demonstrates ability to work well under pressure.
• Is willing to work within school procedures, process and to meet required standards of the role.
• Is committed to continual personal and professional development.
• Is reflective and learns from past experience.
• Sensitive to the needs of parents.
• Warm, friendly, sense of humour and organized.

Safeguarding Children

• Confirmation of up-to-date knowledge of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ in relation to working with and the protection of children.
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Values and respects the views and needs of children.

What the school offers its staff

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are carried out on all staff prior to appointment. St Edmundsbury Academy listens to children and to staff via complaints and whistleblowing procedures. All staff will receive a full programme of induction.

St Edmundsbury Academy is committed to performance management and staff development and all staff are fully supported in their development and career goals. St Edmundsbury Academy is fully committed to aiding the development of Church School Leaders of the future.

All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme and extensive wellbeing offer, as well as opportunities to contribute to school development, high-quality CPD across Elveden Schools Trust and opportunities for career progression.

Further details about the role

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy is part of Elveden Schools Trust and the only Church of England Primary in Bury St Edmunds. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are a welcoming and supportive community and provide our children with a real opportunity to thrive. We are seeking a committed teacher, with a passion for a child-centred curriculum, to continue this approach and develop our provision further.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time, class teacher from 1st January 2027. This role will include some PPA cover. There will also be the opportunity to lead curriculum subjects and this will depend on the successful candidates’ particular areas of expertise, as well as the needs of the school. Experience of teaching KS1 and 2 is desirable, as is a good knowledge of the curriculum.

All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme and extensive wellbeing offer, as well as opportunities to contribute to school development, high-quality CPD across Elveden Schools Trust and opportunities for career progression. We value our staff and are committed to ensuring we foster a family ethos where all staff are supported.

Please visit our website for more information and to get a real feel for our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.