Class Teacher

Aldeburgh Primary School, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EU

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  January 2026 - or later for the right candidate

• Closing date

  5 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Teaching scales

Class Teacher job summary

Experienced Class Teacher Job Description MPS

Aldeburgh Primary School, Park Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5EU

Full term

Key stage 1 class

Required for January 2025 (or later for the right applicant)

Permanent

Aldeburgh Primary School is a small and friendly school in Suffolk, with capacity for up to 105 children. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in April 2025, the school was praised for its strong leadership, nurturing ethos, and engaging curriculum. Our size allows us to offer a truly personal environment where every child is known and valued. At the same time, we provide a stimulating setting enriched with experiences such as sailing, film-making, and cultural visits, helping pupils grow both academically and personally.

Main purpose

The teacher will:

Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Work well in a team

Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes

Health, safety and discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and carers

Liaise with colleagues at other Academy schools

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues both at Leiston and other schools within the Academy.

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Other areas of responsibility

All teaching staff in EAST actively lead a curriculum area to develop curriculum leadership skills and support others in developing their own practice.

Experience as a SENCO or a genuine interest in pursuing the role is welcomed, though not essential.

The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head of School or line manager.

Person specification

Criteria	Qualities
Qualifications and experience	Qualified teacher status Successful primary teaching experience. Interest in leading a subject
Skills and knowledge	Knowledge of the National Curriculum Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies A good understanding of how children learn Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Personal qualities	A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school High expectations for children’s attainment and progress Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality Ability to be self-reflective A commitment to collaborative working

Notes: This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

EAST 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. DBS checks required for all posts.

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 other primary schools Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.

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 Aldeburgh Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 88 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aldeburgh Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldeburgh-primary-school

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