Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher

• Great Whelnetham CE Primary School
• Address: Great Whelnetham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0UA
• Salary: MPR
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026

• Reference: 8733

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our wonderful Church of England primary school. We seeking to appoint a Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher for a permanent role in our mixed Reception and Year 1 class.

Great Whelnetham CE Primary School is a small welcoming school with a strong sense of community where children are happy well supported and eager to learn. Our team works closely together and values the positive and supportive culture we all contribute towards. We all take pride in creating a calm and purposeful environment for both pupils and adults.

We are also part of the All Saints Schools Trust which gives our staff access to a wealth of support CPD and networking opportunities with other local primary schools.

We will offer you:

• 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

• the opportunity to be part of a trust that is committed to professional development where the right teacher can progress throughout their career

• supportive parents and governors.

You will:

• have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children

• have high expectations for both learning and behaviour with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice

• be an engaging and motivating teacher who is reflective and open to new approaches

• have experience of teaching Reception and Key Stage 1

• be a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children colleagues parents and other stakeholders

• be committed to your own professional development

• have a willingness to innovate and lead an area of the school curriculum

• be a positive person with a good sense of humour.

Please read the Job Description (word) and Teaching Guidance Notes (pdf)

If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity please contact the school office via email on or call .

Please complete the Application Form (word)and ASST Recruitment Monitoring Form (word)

Completed applications to be emailed to

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.