Lakenheath Community Primary School - Lakenheath, Suffolk IP27 9DU MPR Full Time/Part Time Fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2026 (due to expansion of school, there may be options to extend this contract) Reference: 7232 Required for September 2025 Options for EYFS/ KS1 or KS2 ECTs welcome to apply “I have never worked in a school with such regard for the well-being of staff.” (Staff well-being survey, 2023) We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our warm and supportive team here at Lakenheath CP Primary School, on the Suffolk/Norfolk and Cambridgeshire border. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we encourage you to apply and be a part of our wonderful school community. We have options to work in either KS1 or KS2 for the right candidate. This is a fixed term position until September 2025 initially, with the potential to extend to due to school expansion. You will work alongside your year group partners to assess, plan and deliver the best provision possible, helping our children to feel safe, enjoy learning and become lifelong learners. In this role, you will: be an inspirational teacher who is passionate about high-quality primary education be able to plan, deliver and evaluate exciting, engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child have high expectations of learning and behaviour enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and enthusiastic team be a team player with ambition to learn, develop and share pedagogy have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In return we can offer: enthusiastic, well-mannered children who are eager to learn a fantastic, supportive team who are dedicated to making a difference opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through collaborate coaching and wider CPD a friendly, welcoming school community with supportive governors and parents. About us During our recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ February 2024), it was noted how “pupils enjoy coming to this friendly village school” and how “staff are proud to work at the school”. We were delighted that 100% of our parents confirmed they would recommend our school to others on the Ofsted parent survey. To find out more: If you are intrigued by this opportunity and would like to learn more, we invite you to visit our school and experience our vibrant atmosphere and sense of community. Please contact the school office to schedule a visit or seek further details, by calling 01842 860256 or emailing: accountslakenheath.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply: Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Guidance Notes (pdf) Person Specification (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: accountslakenheath.suffolk.sch.uk, FAO, Michael Tingey, Headteacher Closing date: 10am, 28 April 2025. Interview date: week commencing, 5 May 2025. Please note we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept application forms completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information as per the listing on our website. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Lakenheath Community Primary is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. We’re keen to ensure our school works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.