Description Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery – Orford, Suffolk IP12 2LU MPS 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) Part Time Fixed Term, with potential for renewal Reference: 6873 Required from April 2025 We are seeking to appoint an aspirational Class Teacher in either a mixed Reception and Year 1 class of 14 or a mixed Year 2, 3 and 4 class of just 17 pupils. We require a teacher who has a secure knowledge and understanding of the EYFS or KS1/2 Curriculum with an ability to engage all 3 year groups with high quality learning, whilst differentiating for their unique needs. You will: be an innovative practitioner who inspires children to develop their learning skills and delivers high quality teaching to help them achieve their full potential have high aspirations for all and a commitment to help everyone progress and achieve embrace our learning behaviours of curiosity, teamwork, resilience, focus, independence, aspiration, contributing, respect, creativity and courageousness and works within our small team to support our aims to give all children the very best school experience possible. We can offer you An amazing, small school with a family feel, where you can make a real difference to the pupils. Brilliant children with enthusiasm for learning and excellent behaviour. A happy, caring, and supportive staff team with invested parents, governors and MAT support. An extensive school environment with a wealth of resources. A dedication to your wellbeing and professional development. For more information: We warmly welcome visits to the school. For more information, please contact Mr Matthew Head, Headteacher, via the school office on 01394 450281 or email adminorfordcvap.org. How to apply: To apply, please complete the Application Form (docx) and return by email to adminorfordcvap.org or by post to Orford C of E School, School Lane, Orford, IP12 2LU. Closing date: 12pm, 7 February 2025. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. We are a small, well-resourced rural Church of England school set in the beautiful village of Orford. Our children are kind, beautifully behaved and keen to learn. Our classrooms are spacious, light and roomy and we have large grounds located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making our school an exceptional place to teach. We are steadfast in our desire to provide a full and diverse curriculum, which includes Forest Schools, gardening and weekly use of the teaching kitchen.