Class teacher

Felix Primary School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress;
• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;
• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;
• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;
• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

What the school offers its staff

• A caring and committed team who believe every child can achieve
• A values-driven school focused on pride, achievement, resilience and kindness
• A culture of professional growth, attention to detail and high expectations
• The chance to shape practice and provision in a specialist setting with strong leadership support
• A positive, forward-thinking environment where inclusion and ambition go hand in hand

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Sheet 2025.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

FEL Class teacher - Job Description.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Sheet 2025.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

About Felix Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Felix Primary School website
• Email address: l.friston@setrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01394 283374
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/set-causton

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. I am very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.

As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.

Arranging a visit to Felix Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.friston@setrust.co.uk.

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