Job Description

• Claydon Primary School
• Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0DX
• Salary: MPR – UPR*
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term. Required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 5002

*ECTs will be considered.

Claydon Primary School is a nurturing, positive and collaborative working school. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven practitioner to join us to positively impact our pupils and the local community.

Our children are amazing and eager to learn, and we strive to ensure all our pupils are well-prepared for the challenges of the world around them. Social and emotional education is an intrinsic part of our culture; we are always looking for innovative ways to engage pupils so that they excel!

We are a Key Stage 1 or 2 Class Teacher who shares our commitment to high standards, safeguarding, and the holistic development of every pupil. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or bringing a wealth of experience, we welcome applicants who are passionate, reflective practitioners and who are eager to contribute positively to school life and support our whole community to be the very best they can be.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our amazing school, working as part of a forward-thinking team that prides itself on developing and supporting staff and pupils to be the best they can be, whilst being extremely considerate of staff and pupil wellbeing.

Situated very close to Ipswich, we are looking to appoint a skilled teacher to work within our school.

We will offer you:

• a caring, friendly and welcoming ethos
• pupils who are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• personalised professional development opportunities which will nurture your skills and talents, as well as serve to support future goals
• dedicated staff who enjoy working collaboratively as a team
• a supportive, understanding and proactive leadership team.

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals who have:

• a willingness and drive to develop within the role
• the ability to think outside of the box in order inspire and motivate our pupils
• high expectations of themselves and others
• experience of teaching in a primary school setting, with a secure knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
• the ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a variety of teams
• a sound knowledge of safeguarding and your roles and responsibilities linked to this.

For further information, please visit our website

For more information about the school or to arrange a visit (please note if you are unable to attend one of the tours, we may be able to offer you an alternative date and time) please call the school office on 01473 830439 or email office@claydonprimary.net

We have tours of the school on the following dates:

Monday 1 June at 1.30pm (Please note this is a PD Day).

Tuesday 2 June at 9.30am.

Wednesday 4 June at 2.15pm and 3.45pm.

For further details about the post and how to apply, please visit our website

Claydon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.