Suffolk County Council

Primary School Class Teacher

Suffolk County Council  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Cedarwood Primary School
  • Address: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2ES
  • Salary: MPR (Main Pay Range) Pay Scale for Teachers (England)
  • Hours: Full time or Part time
  • Contract: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity leave, required from September 2026 for up to three terms.
  • Reference: 5195

We are seeking an excellent, highly motivated and creative Class Teacher to join our team.

The position is expected to be full time during the Autumn Term 2026, reducing to 0.6 FTE for the Spring and Summer Terms 2027. However, this arrangement is dependent on the return dates of staff on maternity leave and may be subject to change.

As the successful candidate you may be placed in either KS1 (Key Stage 1) or KS2 (Key Stage 2), depending on your experience, strengths, and the needs of the school.

Our aims of ‘Excellence and Enjoyment for All’ extend to every aspect of school life, and we are committed to supporting both pupils and staff to achieve their very best. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, creating an engaging classroom environment, and contributing positively to school life. Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn, and we are delighted to welcome a new teacher to join our team.

To find out more

Please read the Covering Letter (pdf) and (pdf)

We invite you to come and visit the school, so to arrange your personal tour, to find out more about us, please email applications@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to applications@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk

For more information, please read the Application Guidance Notes (pdf)and Privacy Notice (pdf)

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 6 July 2026.

Interview date: 10 July 2026.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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