Class Teacher

Gusford Community Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,627.60 - £18,776.00 Annually (Actual) Main Payscale £34,069-£46,940

Class Teacher job summary

Shape the foundations that help children thrive.

We are looking for a talented and committed Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join Gusford Primary School, a welcoming primary school at the heart of the Ipswich community. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in the early stages of a child's learning journey, delivering engaging teaching that builds confidence, curiosity and strong foundations for future success. Working alongside dedicated colleagues and supported by the wider Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will share our high expectations for every pupil, contribute positively to school life and help ensure that all children feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Gusford Primary School

Contract: Fixed-term, Part-time, 0.4FTE

Salary: £13,627.60-£18,776 - Annually, Actual

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Key Stage 1 lessons that support strong progress and achievement.
• Assess and monitor pupils' learning, using this information to adapt teaching and provide effective support.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupils' academic and personal development.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all pupils while contributing to the wider life and values of the school.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Kelly Ashford, Headteacher, at: kashford@gusfordprimary.net

The Active Learning 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.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gusford Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 518 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gusford Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gusford-community-primary-school-ipswich

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