28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

MPS3 to MPS 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Qualified teacher status
  • Degree
  • Successful, evidenced primary teaching experience
  • Relevant professional qualifications (Specialist teacher qualifications etc.)
  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum
  • Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
  • A good understanding of how children learn
  • Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
  • Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
  • Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
  • Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
  • Ability to lead subjects

What the school offers its staff

Elmsett C of E Primary is a small, rural church school in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, not far from Hadleigh. We are part of the Diocesan MAT and currently have 40 children on roll in 3 classes. We encourage the development of the whole child with many extra-curricular activities. Elmsett school have an excellent PTA and supportive governors. We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, September 2024) and have a 'Good' SIAMS rating (February 18).

We will offer you:

  • The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful and happy school team.
  • Happy, highly motivated children who enjoy learning and behave well.
  • Dedicated staff and governors.
  • An excellent partnership with families.
  • Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

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.

  • Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with evidence of excellent classroom practice.
  • Have high expectations of all pupils, both socially and academically and a strong commitment to raising standards.
  • Place a strong emphasis on creativity and ensure pupils enjoy their learning.
  • Have excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
  • Show commitment to the wider life of the school.
  • Be able to lead subjects across the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary.
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Elmsett Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
57 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01473658303

Elmsett C of E Primary School is in rural Suffolk not far from Hadleigh.
We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, September 2024) and have a 'Good' SIAMS rating (February 18).

Arranging a visit to Elmsett Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email justine.turner@elmsettschool.co.uk.

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