Key Stage 2 Teacher

• Lakenheath Community Primary School
• Address: Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9DU
• Salary: MPR 1-6
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 (options to start after Easter are available)

• Reference: 8426

I have never worked in a school with such regard for the well-being of staff. (Staff well-being survey 2023).

Lakenheath Community Primary School is seeking a motivated experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher ideally with upper KS2 experience to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team from September.

This is a particularly exciting time to join our school as we prepare to move into our brand-new school building. With this move comes genuine opportunities for leadership development including the potential for core subject leadership for the right candidate.

You will:

• be an experienced KS2 practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge

• have high expectations for all pupils and a passion for excellent teaching and learning

• be willing to lead share ideas and contribute positively to whole-school development

• be reflective innovative and committed to continuous improvement

• be able to inspire children and foster our strong love of learning

• be a team player with ambition to learn develop and share pedagogy

• relate strongly to our core 6R values: risk taking reflectiveness resourcefulness respect relationships and resilience.

We will offer you:

• a supportive staff team enthusiastic pupils and an ambitious leadership vision

• our new school site which will provide a modern inspiring learning environment and fresh opportunities for innovation

• opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through collaborate coaching and wider CPD

• a friendly welcoming school community with supportive governors and parents.

If you are an experienced teacher ready for an exciting next step with the drive to make a real difference and take on leadership responsibility we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

During our recent Ofsted inspection (GOOD: February 2024) it was noted how pupils enjoy coming to this friendly village school and how staff are proud to work at the school. We were delighted that 100% of our parents confirmed they would recommend our school to others on the Ofsted parent survey.

Please read the Person Specification (pdf)andApplication Guidance (word)

If youre intrigued by this opportunity and would like to learn more we invite you to visit our school and experience our vibrant atmosphere and sense of community.

Please contact the school office to schedule a visit or seek further details by callingor emailing

To apply please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed applications should be sent via email to FAO Michael Tingey Headteacher.

In line with safer recruitment we are unable to accept to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Lakenheath Community Primary is committed to safer recruitment equal opportunities safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. Were keen to ensure our school works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.