Class Teacher Year 6

• Woolpit Primary Academy Thedwastre Education Trust
• Address: Heath Road Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0RN
• Salary: MPR (Main Pay Range) Points 1 - 6 Teachers pay scales for England
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 until 31 August 2027 as Maternity Cover
• Reference:8859

Thedwastre Education Trust are seeking a Class Teacher (Year 6) for our Woolpit Primary Academy.

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate effective ways to raise the attainment of children in the Year 6 class.

We would welcome applications from individuals who have a good understanding of both the primary curriculum and are able to:

• Plan learning opportunities that satisfy the demands of teaching a class.
• Have high expectations of the children and can plan an engaging curriculum in line with our own structures where the most able are challenged and the less able are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Have excellent behaviour management strategies and believe in positive behaviour management.
• Can use a range of assessment strategies to plan for pupils next steps.
• Be a great team member with a good sense of humour.
• Lead subjects effectively.

We are able to offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Wellbeing support services.
• A nurturing environment where staff are well supported and a clear vision of excellence is shared.
• Opportunities to develop and be part of growing the school.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our continuing journey striving together to be the very best that we can be. The person who fills the post will need to have a positive resilient attitude and be willing to go the extra mile to support our school.

Our Values

Our core values are Nurture Resilience Respect Inspiration which are at the heart of all we do.

This is to ensure children leave Woolpit Primary Academy with a love of learning as resilient individuals who are prepared for their futures. Our nurturing approach will ensure all pupils grow into well-rounded individuals with healthy minds. Children will leave our primary school as respectful members of the community; inspired to learn and motivated to achieve.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

To arrange a informal discussion about the role with Emma Jones Headteacher please contact us by either calling or emailing

To find out more about us please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word)by email to

Closing date: 10.00 am 18 May 2026.

Interview date: 21 May 2026.

Woolpit Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.