Teacher

• Lakenheath Community Primary School
• Address:Mill Road Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9DU
• Salary:MPR(up to M6)
• Hours:Full time/Part time
• Contract:Permanent. Required fromSeptember 2026 (ECTs welcome to apply) Options to start after Easter are available
• Reference:8425

Lakenheath Community Primary School are seeking a motivated and friendly KS1 or early years Teacher to support purposeful play independence and high levels of engagement for our youngest learners.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking school at a pivotal moment as we move into our brand-new school building and continue to embed high-quality practice across Key Stage 1.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have knowledge and/or experience of continuous provision or who are keen to develop their practice in this area. Over the past year we have worked hard to foster and implement continuous provision in KS1 and are looking for a teacher who is excited about continuing this approach.

This post is suitable for teachers on the Main Pay Scale up to M6 and Early Career Teachers are very welcome to apply. We pride ourselves on being a supportive school with a strong team ethos and a commitment to professional development.

You will:

• be an effective and reflective KS1 practitioner
• have experience or a strong interest in continuous provision
• have high expectations for all pupils and a passion for excellent teaching and learning
• be committed to working collaboratively as part of a positive and supportive team
• be reflective innovative and committed to continuous improvement
• 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.

What we can offer you

• We offer 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.

About us

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.

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

If you are 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.

For more information

Please read the Person Specification (pdf) and Application Guidance (pdf) or alternatively please visit our website.

Please contact the school by calling or emailing:

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word)via email to:

Closing date: 10 am 4 March 2026.

Interview dates: week commencing 9 March 2026.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept application forms completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information as per the listing on our website.

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 commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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