Class Teacher - KS2 Year 6

Honington Church of England Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1RE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (528)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time role (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday,
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Are an engaging and motivating teacher who is reflective and open to new approaches.
• Have experience of teaching KS2 in your career.
• Are a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Are committed to your own professional development.
• Have a willingness to innovate and lead an area of the school curriculum.
• Are a positive person with a good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice.
• A calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• The opportunity to be part of a Trust that is committed to professional development, where the right teacher can progress throughout their career.
• Supportive parents and governors.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Guidance Notes.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description Year 6.docx - 32.6 KB (opens in new tab)

ASST Recruitment Monitoring Form Jan25.docx - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Honington Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Honington Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: c.flatman@asst.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/honington-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Honington Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.flatman@asst.org.uk.

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