Class Teacher- 0.4 FTE

Overview

Class Teacher- Full Time

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, 0.4 FTE, class teacher from 1st January 2027. 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.

Personal attributes

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.

Curriculum

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)

Salary & Benefits

MPS 1-6

Location

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy
Grove Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3BJ

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date is Monday 19th October 2026 (We reserve the right to end this advert early if we receive a high level of applicants).

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Please download the application form to apply or apply via DfE Teaching Vacancies.

Please email completed applications to admin@stedmundsburyacademy.co.uk

Application Form

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