Classroom Teacher

Leiston Primary School, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £46,938.00 Annually (FTE) MPS 1 - MPS 6 depending on experience

Classroom Teacher job summary

About this Role

Leiston Primary School is a thriving and inclusive 420-place primary school with a successful nursery. Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are committed to providing all children with a rich, engaging and ambitious education, complemented by a wide range of opportunities that support their personal development and wellbeing.

Serving a diverse community, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. As a school, we are continuously striving to develop and enhance our practice, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our pupils and the wider community we serve.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing, safety and voice of every child underpin our daily decision-making and shape the culture of our school.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring classroom teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning, creating an inclusive and engaging classroom where all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will have high expectations for every child and will use effective teaching, assessment and adaptive practice to ensure that pupils make strong progress. They will build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families and contribute fully to the wider life and continued development of our school.

We are particularly looking for someone who shares our commitment to Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Teamwork, and who will contribute positively to our supportive and ambitious school culture.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• is vigilant about safeguarding and places the wellbeing of children at the heart of their practice
• is an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• can plan and deliver engaging, ambitious and inclusive learning
• understands how assessment can be used effectively to identify pupils’ needs and support progress
• is committed to meeting the needs of all learners through effective adaptive teaching
• builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• understands the importance of a strong, consistent school culture and contributes positively to it
• works effectively as part of a team and is keen to collaborate, reflect and develop professionally
• promotes positive behaviour and relationships, creating a safe and purposeful learning environment
• is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• shares our ambition for every child to succeed

We can offer:

• a welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a committed and collaborative staff team
• a strong focus on professional development and improving classroom practice
• opportunities to contribute to the continued development of the school
• a supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues across East Anglian Schools Trust

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), working closely with primary and secondary schools across the Trust to share expertise, professional development and opportunities for pupils and staff.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school office on 01728 830745 and ask for Head of School, Mr Ben Ward, or email finance@lps.eastmat.org

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 Leiston Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leiston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leiston-primary-school

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