Year 5 Class Teacher

Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time during term time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Full Time Class Teacher for Y5
• This is a temporary vacancy to cover maternity leave
• Required from September 2026

This is a temporary vacancy to cover maternity leave (anticipated to be two terms).

We are looking for an excellent teacher who:

Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.

Has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.

Has the ability to support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.

Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.

Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.

Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.

Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.

What the school offers its staff

• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice
• a calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting
• a supportive teaching environment with a variety of resources
• a commitment to supporting continuous 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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01502730488
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blundeston-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

Blundeston CEVC Primary School is a small village Church of England primary school based just outside of Lowestoft in Suffolk. We encourage a love of learning across every aspect of school life and have high aspirations for all, rooted in a caring Christian ethos. Blundeston Primary is a school where all are valued and encouraged to flourish.

Arranging a visit to Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk.

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