Job Description

• Blundeston CEVC Primary School
• Address: Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5AX
• Salary: MPR (Main Pay Range), Scale point 1 - 6, Teachers Pay Scale in England
• Hours: Part Time, 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) as part of Job Share
• Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026
• Reference: 8923

Blundeston CEVC Primary School are looking for an excellent Reception Class Teacher to join our fantastic team.

We are looking for somebody who:

• will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.
• has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
• can support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.

ECTs (Early Career Teachers) are welcome to apply.

What you will need

• An excellent KS1 classroom practitioner, with relevant EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) knowledge, who will support our children.
• To demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.
• Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.
• Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.
• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.

About us

We are a beautiful village primary school set in a rural location just outside of Lowestoft.

Our vision is for our school to be "A Place to Flourish".

This is what we want for everyone in our school community: to reach their potential, as God intended, with learning being understood as a shared responsibility.

We see flourishing in its broadest sense, and not just academically, as we understand that flourishing will mean different things to different people at different times.

We can offer you:

• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice.
• a calm, purposeful and supportive working environment.
• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting.
• a flourishing teaching environment with a variety of resources.
• a strong and caring leadership team supporting innovation and opportunities.
• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development.

For more information

Please read the (pdf) and the Application Guidance (Word)

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Chris Edwards, Headteacher, by either calling 01502 730488 or by emailing admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am, 1 June 2026.

Interview date: 4 June 2026.