Vacancies

Class Teacher

Job Description

• Aldeburgh Primary School, Aldeburgh, IP15 5EU
• £30,000 - £41,333 pro rata (MPR)
• 0.4 Fte (Thurs and Fri)
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6296
• Commencing January 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher to join us in key stage two at Aldeburgh Primary School working in partnership with an experienced class teacher to join our small school of 90 pupils aged 4-11 in the thriving seaside town of Aldeburgh. Our last OFSTED inspection (March 2020) confirmed we continue to be a ‘Good’ school. We offer our children a wide range of opportunities for all our children and enjoy strong community links in areas such as the arts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and four other primary schools Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham.

We are looking for teacher who:

• is passionate about teaching and learning and is able to motivate and inspire pupils and colleagues
• can lead curriculum areas and share expertise as part of our collaborative team and Trust
• is an excellent practitioner, with a good understanding of the essential characteristics of effective learning and teaching.
• will deliver creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities
• will set high expectations and standards for all children
• will work in a team and form positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

We can offer:

• Motivated pupils who engage readily in fun, inspiring lessons
• CPD opportunities within the school and the Trust as well as with external providers
• A welcoming team who work collaboratively to meet the needs of all our pupils
• Being part of a growing Trust that thrives on creatively meeting the challenges faced by schools

For more information

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01728 452150 to arrange a visit. For an informal conversation please contact the head of school Heidi Norman or email ald.admin@eastmat.org

Please read the job description (docx) and privacy notice (pdf)

How to apply

To apply for the position please complete the application form (docx) and email to primaryrecruitment@eastmat.org

Closing date: 7 October 2024

Interview date: week commencing 14 October 2024

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

We are a Teaching School Hub partner, which allows us to improve teaching and learning on a continuous basis. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT. This allows us to award QTS and also QTS + PGCE Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will be also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.