Description Cavendish Church of England Primary School – Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8BA MPR 0.8 FTE Part Time Permanent Reference: 6949 Required to start Easter 2025 – Later start considered We are looking to appoint an excellent Year 5/6 Class Teacher to join our supportive team on our rapid school improvement journey. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate effective ways to raise the attainment of children in the class. Our school motto is Challenge, Creativity, Compassion and this encompasses all that we do. We have high standards of behaviour from our pupils, and a supportive staff. You will: have a good understanding of the primary curriculum plan learning opportunities that satisfy the demands of teaching a class have high expectations of the children and can plan an engaging curriculum in line with our own structures, where the most able are challenged and the less able are supported to achieve their full potential have excellent behaviour management strategies and believe in positive behaviour management use a range of assessment strategies to plan for pupils’ next steps be able to work well within a team lead subjects effectively. We can offer you: A supportive and welcoming team Wellbeing support services A nurturing environment where staff are well supported, and a clear vision of excellence is shared Opportunities to develop and be part of growing the school A school that is committed to safeguarding children We are on an incredible school improvement journey and continue to strive to reach our goals. The person who fills the post will need to have a positive, resilient attitude and be willing to go the extra mile to get our school to where we need it to be. For more information Please read the Job Description (docx) and Privacy Notice (docx). To find out more about us please visit our website (www.cavendish.suffolk.sch.uk) You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, to arrange this please call 01787 280279. How to apply To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and submit your completed Application Form (docx) and covering letter to Mrs Clayton by emailing admincavendish.suffolk.sch.uk or by posting to Cavendish Church of England Primary School, The Green, Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8BA. Closing date: 10 February 2025. Recruitment will be via interview and other tasks, which will be confirmed after shortlisting. Please note this post is not appropriate for an ECT and their applications will not be considered. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential). During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children. If you accept a post at Cavendish Church of England Primary School you will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and this may include social media checks. Cavendish Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.