Classroom Teacher
Ixworth Church of England Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms - until 31st August 2026
Pay scale
- MPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
On a journey together where learning has no limits.
‘They will soar on wings like eagles.’ Isaiah 40:31
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding teacher to join our warm, caring, and dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher to become part of a successful, forward-thinking school community. As part of the Tilian Partnership MAT you will be supported in your career development and have access to high quality professional development.
We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — “On a journey together where learning has no limits” — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.
You will:
be a dedicated teacher who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning;
be focused on raising standards and developing your potential;
have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team;
thrive on innovation;
be dedicated to and passionate about high quality primary education;
have proven experience of teaching within KS2, demonstrating a clear understanding of the curriculum;
be keen to support the wider life of the school eg extra-curricular activities;
be able to plan, deliver and evaluate exciting, engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child;
have effective experience in leading a subject;
have a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
unique opportunities to grow and progress within a supportive environment;
talented, dedicated and supportive staff;
a commitment to your professional development and your well-being;
An amazing team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be;
an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team, where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things;
Tea/coffee and doughnuts!
Further information about the job
Please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/tilian.org.uk/ixworthceprimary/home to find out more about us.
If you require any further information about this job or would like to visit the school, please contact ixworth@tilian.org.uk
Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding
The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.
When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:
1) If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).
2) During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children
3) If you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.
Important documents to read :
Safeguarding Policy
Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff
Staff Induction Policy
Submitting an application
Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application and email this to ixworth@tilian.org.uk. Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th November, 1pm
Interviews: Monday 24th November
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ixworth Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ixworth Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- mbird@tilian.org.uk
Ixworth CE Primary School is a small rural primary school in the heart of historic Ixworth village just outside Bury St Edmunds. Our vision is "On a journey together where learning has no limits." We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.
Arranging a visit to Ixworth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbird@tilian.org.uk.
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