Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Priory School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.4 FTE - Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Commencing September 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Priory School, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.4FTE-Maternity Cover
• CommencingSeptember2026
• Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance

We are looking for a passionate and skilled SEND Teacher to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. This role will support students with complex Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

You will playa central role in delivering high-quality teaching that is adapted to meet a wide range of needs, enabling students to achieve academically and develop confidence and independence. Working closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every learner can succeed.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in SEND or MLD settings are desirable, along with a compassionate and proactive approach to supporting young people with additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.

Applying for the job

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About Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-bury-st-edmunds

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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