Class Teacher + SENCO

Aldeburgh Primary School, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) Additional SENCO Allowance

Class Teacher + SENCO job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Aldeburgh Primary School for an ambitious and committed teacher to join our team, teaching a Year 5/6 class while leading SEND provision across the school. Ideal for an aspiring or experienced SENCO, this role offers the chance to shape whole-school inclusion and contribute as part of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing wider school strategy in a small school with big opportunities. The role is supported by a SENCO allowance, NPQSENCO training, and dedicated leadership release time through a job-share arrangement.

Aldeburgh Primary School is a small, friendly and ambitious school in Suffolk, with capacity for up to 105 children. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (April 2025), we are proud of our strong leadership, nurturing ethos and engaging curriculum. Our size allows us to know every child as an individual, while offering rich experiences including sailing, film-making and cultural visits.

What makes this role special

Opportunity to take on or develop the SENCO / whole-school inclusion lead role

SENCO allowance available

Dedicated leadership release time, supported through a job-share teaching arrangement

Full support to complete the NPQ for SENCO (NPQSENCO) where required

A chance to make a real impact across the whole school community

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils

Has experience of working with pupils with SEND

Is committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all learners

Has experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)

Is either an experienced SENCO or keen to develop into the role

Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Safeguarding

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

About EAST

We are proud to be part of the East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), working closely with Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT, and primary schools including Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham.

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
• 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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