Class Teacher

• Crawfords CofE Primary School
• Address: Haughley Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3QZ
• Salary: MPR (TLR available)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026

• Reference: 8472

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Crawfords Church of England Primary School is looking for an exceptional Class Teacher (Senior Lead Teacher) who is keen to join a friendly caring and dynamic team to teach our mixed class of Year 3 and Year 4 children.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and self-motivated teacher who wishes to join a successful and forward-thinking school. As part of the Tilian Partnership MAT you will be supported in your career development and have access to high quality professional development.

We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.

You will:

• be a dedicated teacher who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning

• be focused on raising standards and developing your potential

• have high expectations of learning and behaviour

• enjoy being part of a supportive pro-active and energetic team

• thrive on innovation

• be dedicated to and passionate about high quality primary education

• be keen to support the wider life of the school e.g. extra-curricular activities

• be a confident and competent user of IT

• be able to plan deliver and evaluate exciting engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child

• have effective experience in leadership.

We will offer you:

• a unique opportunity to grow and progress within a supportive environment

• a talented dedicated and supportive staff

• a commitment to your professional development and your well being

• a team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be

• an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things.

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

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The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

• if you are shortlisted you will be required to complete a self-disclosure which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential)

• during the interview process the interview panel will explore your skills experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children

• if you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

Important documents to read

Safeguarding Policy

Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff

Staff Induction Policy