Class Teacher (with additional opportunity to lead EYFS)

Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6QB

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) Additional TLR3 (£3,600) subject to agreed dates with further responsibility for leading phonics and EYFS available

Class Teacher (with additional opportunity to lead EYFS) job summary

Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Main Pay Range £34,069 - £46,940 / Upper Pay Range £49,134 - £52,835

Make a lasting difference where learning begins.

At Reydon Primary School, we believe the earliest years of education matter enormously, laying the foundations for future success, confidence and wellbeing. We are seeking an outstanding EYFS Teacher who shares our commitment to high-quality teaching, strong relationships and the belief that every child can thrive. As part of a small school with a big sense of community, this role offers the chance to help shape our youngest learners' experiences while benefiting from a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to receive a TLR3 (£3,600) with additional responsibility for leading phonics and EYFS.

This an excellent opportunity for a teacher who combines strong classroom practice with the ambition to contribute to whole-school improvement and early years excellence.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality EYFS learning that engages, challenges and supports all pupils.
• Assess, monitor and use pupil progress information to inform teaching and secure strong outcomes.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, safeguarding pupils and supporting school improvement initiatives

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Deborah Henderson, Academy Improvement Lead, at deborah.henderson@activelearningtrust.org

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 4 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.

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 Reydon Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Reydon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reydon-primary-school-southwold

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