Key Stage 2 Teacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Key Stage 2 Teacher to join their team in September 2025. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across schools. Ideal for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers, the position emphasizes creative teaching and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

High-quality CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusive school culture

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Demonstrates good curriculum knowledge.
• Flexible and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Build relationships with pupils and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across schools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Computing skills

Creative teaching

Job description

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• Birchwood Primary School - Martlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP
• MPR
• Full Time or Part Time applicants welcome to apply
• Permanent
• Reference: 7379
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Job Description

• Birchwood Primary School - Martlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP
• MPR
• Full Time or Part Time applicants welcome to apply
• Permanent
• Reference: 7379
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our outstanding, friendly and forward-thinking school.

Following the upcoming move of one of our valued team members, we are seeking a passionate and committed Key Stage 2 Teacher to join Birchwood Primary School in September 2025. As part of the Birchwood and Holbrook School Partnership, we offer a wealth of professional opportunities, collaboration, and support across our partnership of schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and/or Early Career Teachers, who will benefit from a strong induction programme and mentoring support from our experienced team.

Our delightful pupils thrive within our creative and engaging curriculum, which is enriched by the excellent use of local resources and a broad, exciting learning experience.

What we offer:

• a supportive and dynamic team of staff and leaders
• high-quality CPD through external providers, in-school training, and partnership collaboration
• a warm and inclusive school culture with a strong community ethos
• enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• opportunities for growth across our wider partnership of schools.
  
  
  

We are looking for someone who:

• loves working with children and brings strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• has excellent literacy, numeracy, and computing skills
• demonstrates good curriculum knowledge and a passion for creative teaching
• is flexible, calm under pressure, and uses initiative to support all learners
• works well in a team and is excited to collaborate with colleagues across schools
• brings energy, positivity, and a sense of humour to the role.
  
  
  

To find out more

Job Description

Please read the full Job Description (docx) before applying.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit please call the school office 01473 610701.

How To Apply

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and submit your completed Application Form (docx) to Caroline Hetherington, Executive Business Manager by email to [e-mail] .

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the deadline for the right candidate.

Closing date: 9am, 2 June 2025

Interview date: 5 June 2025

Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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