Year One Classroom Teacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school seeks a permanent Year One Classroom Teacher starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will inspire students, foster a positive learning environment, and engage actively with professional development. This rewarding role offers support from colleagues and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Friendly and experienced colleagues

Calm and purposeful working environment

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive parents and governors

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching KS1.
• Commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• High expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Form positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Engaging and motivating teaching

Reflection and openness to new approaches

Team player

Professional relationships

Commitment to professional development

Innovative thinking

Positive attitude

Good sense of humour

Job description

Job Description

• Hardwick Primary School – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW
• MPR
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7490
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our community primary school. We would like to appoint a permanent Year One Classroom Teacher.

We are also part of the All-Saints Schools Trust, which gives our staff access to a wealth of support, CPD and networking opportunities with fourteen other local primary schools.

You will:

• have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice
• be an engaging and motivating teacher who is reflective and open to new approaches
• have experience of teaching KS1 in your career
• be a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
• be committed to your own professional development
• have a willingness to innovate and lead an area of the school curriculum.
• be a positive person with a good sense of humour.
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• Friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice.
• A calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• The opportunity to be part of a Trust that is committed to professional development, where the right teacher can progress throughout their career.
• Supportive parents and governors.
  
  
  

For more information

Job Description

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

If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity, please contact Claire Flatman by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 01284 755424.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (docx) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (docx) to Hardwick Primary School, Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW.

Closing date: 24June 2025

Interview date: 27June 2025

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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