Class Teacher
St Helen's Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
Are you an inspiring educator looking for a rewarding part-time (0.6) role in a vibrant, community-focused school? Do you want to work in a setting that celebrates diverse cultures, values creative thinking, and tries to support every child’s educational journey?
If so, we would love to welcome you to St Helen’s Primary School!
At St Helen’s, we strive to inspire curious and creative thinkers who explore the world with confidence. We cultivate resilient and reflective learners who embrace challenges, while fostering articulate and empathetic individuals who make a positive impact.
Our characterful, three-storey Edwardian building sits in the heart of Ipswich — complete with its own basement swimming pool! Defined by the rich cultural diversity of our school community, we proudly welcome families from a wide range of backgrounds. We view this cultural wealth as one of our greatest strengths, helping our pupils build deep global understanding and empathy from an early age.
Our town-centre location allows us to make full use of local arts, heritage, and green spaces to enrich our bespoke curriculum, including partnerships with DanceEast on the Ipswich Waterfront. Furthermore, through our dedicated SEND nurture class, we ensure that every child can flourish academically and socially at their own pace.
As part of the ASSET Education trust, we share a mission of Nurturing Humanity — equipping and empowering the next generation to create a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who meets the essential criteria outlined in our school recruitment pack:
A good honours degree, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
High expectations for pupil progress and attainment, proven teaching experience across the primary phase (including ECT placements), and strong knowledge of Assessment for Learning and summative assessment.
Experience and commitment to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
The ability to create a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment, manage behaviour effectively, and champion our positive school culture.
A solution-focussed attitude, passion for improving provision, subject leadership capability (if you have passed your ECT period), and excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
When you join St Helen’s and the ASSET Education family, you can expect:
A warm, inclusive school culture that lives by the principle that once you become part of the St Helen's family, you remain a member for life.
Children with huge hearts and enthusiastic personalities
Support and coaching from a strong leadership team
Access to comprehensive, high-quality CPD across both the school and the wider Trust, with a strong "grow your own" ethos that supports staff development at every stage.
Opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share best practices with colleagues across ASSET Education’s 16 primary schools in Suffolk.
A distinctive school building packed with character, strong community ties, and unique partnerships with local arts and cultural organisations right on your doorstep.
Tours are highly recommended and can be organised through Jo Lovett (Senior Admin Assistant) who can be reached by phone : 01473251333 or via email: j.lovett@sthelensprimary.net
ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Helen's Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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A two form culturally diverse primary school in the centre of Ipswich. Part of ASSET Education, St Helen's is the lead school in the Trust for Initial Teacher Training and Early Careers.
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