EYFS and KS1 Class Teacher

• Elmsett C of E Primary School
• Address:Elmsett Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6PA
• Salary:MPR 3 6 (pro rata)
• Hours:2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
• Contract:Fixed term for 2 terms. Required from 1 January 2026
• Reference:7949

Elmsett C of E Primary School is looking to appoint an EYFS and KS1 Class Teacher (Currently Years Reception 1 and 2).

You will:

• 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 EYFS and KS1 curriculums

• show commitment to the wider life of the school

• be able to lead subjects across the school.

Your responsibilities:

• plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes following the schools plans curriculum and schemes of work

• assess monitor record and report on the learning needs progress and achievements of assigned pupils making accurate and productive use of assessment

• adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

• set high expectations which inspire motivate and challenge pupils

• promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

• demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

• you will be required to lead subjects which can be negotiated.

You will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• a degree

• successful evidenced primary teaching experience

• relevant professional qualifications (Specialist teacher qualifications etc.)

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 45 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 24) 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.

Please read the Job Description (word)

For an informal discussion or to book an appointment to look around the school please call Justine Turner on.

Please email the school office on for an application pack or for further information.

Completed applications to be emailed for the attention of Justine Turner to