Class Teacher

Red Oak Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

Empower every child to succeed through high-quality teaching in a supportive, collaborative school community.

Shape young minds and grow your own practice in a supportive, values-led school community. We are looking for a committed and reflective Class Teacher to join Red Oak Primary School on a fixed-term basis for one year, bringing strong classroom practice and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. This role centres on delivering high-quality, well-structured teaching, adapting learning to meet individual needs and building positive, purposeful relationships that help pupils thrive. Working as part of a collaborative team within the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will contribute to a culture of high expectations, shared learning and continuous improvement, where colleagues support one another to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child.

Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Red Oak Primary School

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term until 31/08/2027

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the academy curriculum, adapting teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and promote strong outcomes
• Set high expectations for behaviour and achievement, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Contribute to the wider life, ethos and development of the academy, working collaboratively with colleagues

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Tracy Ahern, Headteacher, at: tahern@redoakprimary.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. 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 6 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. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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 Red Oak Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Red Oak Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/red-oak-primary-school

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