Class Teacher

Felix Primary School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 February 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (572)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Felix Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. We are looking for someone committed to developing pupils’ personal, social and emotional skills, while driving high academic achievement for all. The successful candidate will join a highly ambitious, dedicated and supportive staff team, united by a shared mission to create a school experience that is both academically rigorous and deeply enriching for every child.

This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We are 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.

We are part of a highly successful Trust- Sapientia. The Trusts offers a plethora of continuing professional development and networking opportunities for all members of staff. We have 13 other primary schools and work collaboratively.

We are looking for a Class Teacher who is passionate about education and has the energy and drive in wanting to continuously improve as a professional. We are looking for a candidate who is a life-long learner, flexible and eager to work as part of highly committed team that aims to create a nurturing and truly unique school that is confident to be different.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher who understands what highly effective teaching and learning looks like and feels like in the classroom;
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, have high expectations of pupil behaviour and values the importance of relationships, belonging and wellbeing;
• Be a team player who is welcoming and has excellent interpersonal skills, working with a high level of professionalism.
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Is passionate & experienced in inclusion and SEND provision, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Is committed to collaborative leadership, working with staff, parents, and the Trust to achieve excellence.

If you are ready to make a real impact and lead a school that truly values inclusivity and high achievement, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

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.

About Felix Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Felix Primary School website
• Email address: HR@setrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01953 609012
• 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 HR@setrust.co.uk.

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