Early Years / KS1 teacher
Copdock Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3HY13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We believe that working together makes all the difference – for our pupils and for each other.
Our small, friendly and dedicated team look forward to welcoming an experienced teacher who...
has a secure knowledge and understanding of the EY curriculum, with recent experience teaching in Reception and Key Stage 1
has high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
can promote a caring and supportive environment in which children can flourish and succeed
can use their initiative to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum
has an enthusiastic approach to teamwork, is reflective in their practice and willing to learn from others as well as to model good practice across the school
brings a positive attitude to every day, contributing fully to our school vision ‘to be confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens’.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
A warm, welcoming school with a strong sense of community and shared purpose.
A leadership team, governors and staff who genuinely care for one another.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within a collaborative environment.
A school culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected.
Further information about the job
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 Copdock Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Copdock Primary School website
- Email address
- head@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 730337
Copdock is a small, rural village school which is part of a federation with Bentley CEVC Primary School, sharing an Executive Headteacher and one Governing Board. All classes are of mixed age and staff from both schools work in close partnership to enhance planning, assessment and curriculum opportunities for our learners. Copdock Primary School currently has 84 children on roll. Our outstanding provision promotes high expectations for children and staff, embracing our school vision for all to be 'Confident Individuals, Successful Learners and Responsible Citizens'.
Arranging a visit to Copdock Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@copdock.suffolk.sch.uk.
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