Year 3 Class Teacher

Suffolk County Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tollgate Primary School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join our strong staff team on a temporary maternity-cover contract from November 2026. You will plan engaging lessons using the CUSP curriculum, build strong relationships with your class and collaborate with your teaching partner to follow the agreed curriculum structure.

We offer a warm, welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another and committed to safeguarding and developing

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications described beyond the standard teaching role in the provided text.

Responsibilities

• be able to plan engaging lessons following our chosen curriculum and agreed lesson structure
• build strong relationships with your class
• plan with your teaching partner and follow the CUSP curriculum

Job description

• Tollgate Primary School
• Address:Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6DG
• Salary:MPR
• Hours:Full time
• Contract:Maternity cover, required from November 2026
• Reference:5443

Tollgate Primary School are looking for a Year 3 Class Teacherto join our strong staff team on a temporary contract as maternity cover. We are a two, form entry school, therefore you will be working as part of the year group team.

You will:

• be able to plan engaging lessons following our chosen curriculum and agreed lesson structure
• build strong relationships with your class
• plan with your teaching partner and follow the CUSP curriculum.

Tollgate is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another.

There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils.

Tollgate was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in October 2023 with inspectors noting that the children are happy, safe and well cared for. They also commented on our high expectations of children as we deliver the ambitious CUSP curriculum.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf)andInformation Pack (pdf)or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact the school office by calling 01284 752742 or by emailing: [e-mail]

Closing date: 9 am, 30 September 2026.

Interview date: 6 October 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Tollgate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post. Visits to the school are encouraged. For further information on our school, please visit our website: https://www.tollgateprimary.org/

Unity Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and actively considers the safeguarding of children during its recruitment processes.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.