Job Description

• Cedars Park Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5FP
• Salary: MPR
• Hours: Part time, 2 days per week
• Contract: Maternity Cover, required to start January 2027
• Reference: 5229

Cedars Park Primary School is part of John Milton Academy Trust and is based in mid-Suffolk. All schools within the Trust are located in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion.

The Trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The Trust presently comprises four schools, with two SEND centres for support with cognitive and learning.

We are looking for a skilful and passionate Year 5 Class Teacher to join our dedicated staff team in January 2027. These positions would also be suitable for Early Career Teachers.

There is also a second Class Teacher position available on a Permanent basis, we will accept applications for both roles.

At Cedars, our vision for children is that they see ‘no limit to learning’. We want children to be passionate, resilient learners with good character who achieve well across the curriculum. If you would like to help us in realising this vision, we’d love to meet you.

You will need to:

• be a skilful teacher, committed to the highest of expectations for all children
• understand what makes effective learning
• be a learner themselves and open to challenge and the exploration of new approaches
• be a committed team member, show initiative and proactively work to improve their practice
• promote the principles of inclusion by enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning to achieve
• have very high expectations of behaviour and be committed to establishing positive relationships with every child.

We can offer you:

• a modern school environment with great facilities
• a brilliant, supportive and dedicated staff team
• children who are enthusiastic learners with very supportive families
• a school that is committed to helping staff develop, e.g. through in-house coaching and excellent CPD opportunities
• a school that is passionate about learning, where practice is based on recent and reliable research.

For more information

Please read the (pdf)

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact us by calling 01449 778230 or by emailing admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.ukfor an appointment.

To find out more about us, please visit our website

How to apply

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

Closing date: 1pm, 13 July 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 13 July 2026

John Milton Academy Trust safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.