Class Teacher

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7ED

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR (FTE: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum)

Class Teacher job summary

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School 

Class Teacher

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: MPR (FTE: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum)*with potential for UPS for an exceptional candidate

Start date: April 2026

 

Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is a very friendly one-form entry village primary school close to Haverhill. This is an opportunity to join us from Easter 2026 teaching in Year 5. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• is highly motivated and excited by teaching 

• is passionate about supporting every child 

• is an excellent practitioner but who is committed to continually improving their practice 

 

We can offer: 

• use of the excellent CUSP curriculum and support that goes with it 

• a commitment to reducing teacher workload and supporting everyone’s well-being 

• a very friendly and welcoming school with a great staff team 

• lovely children who are enthusiastic learners with excellent behaviour 

• a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team 

• a real focus on staff wellbeing, including an annual wellbeing day off for all staff 

• a wide range of excellent CPD opportunities, support for new leaders, and partnerships with other schools through Unity Schools Partnership 

 

There is potential for this to be an upper pay scale post for a candidate with a proven track record and able to take a lead role in the school such as leading a core subject. 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Luke Howden, Head of School via email: luke.howden@steepleprimary.co.uk or telephone: 01440 730220

 

Closing date: 09:00am, 16 March 2026

Interviews: 23 March 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

 

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Steeple Bumpstead Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Steeple Bumpstead Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steeple-bumpstead-primary-school

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