Class Teacher

Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range

Class Teacher job summary

Location: Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Main Pay Range - £34,069.00 to £46,940.00

Inspire learning. Shape futures.

At Pakefield Primary School, a welcoming primary school in Lowestoft and part of the Active Learning Trust, we are looking for a talented and committed Class Teacher who shares our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education. This role offers the opportunity to create engaging learning experiences, maintain high expectations for all pupils and make a meaningful contribution to a school community where children are valued as individuals. We are seeking a teacher who combines strong classroom practice with warmth, professionalism and a collaborative approach, and who is keen to play an active role in the continuing success and development of both the school and the wider Trust.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned to the curriculum and schemes of work.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment with high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider Trust to support pupil achievement and school priorities.
• Promote safeguarding, uphold professional standards and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Ryan Stevens, Headteacher, at rstevens@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

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.

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 Pakefield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pakefield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pakefield-primary-school

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