Description Ixworth CE Primary School, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2EL MPR Full time Permanent Reference: 6743 Required From 24 February 2025 or earlier if possible Our school is growing, and we need a new class teacher. In our last Ofsted inspection staff said: “Leaders really do consider … workload and well-being. Staff said that they feel very well supported. They said that they have the time and training they need to do their jobs well.” This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teacher who wishes to be part of this happy, successful and forward-thinking team. We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish. You will: be a dedicated teacher who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning be focused on raising standards and developing your potential have high expectations of learning and behaviour enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team thrive on innovation be dedicated to and passionate about high quality primary education be keen to support the wider life of the school eg extra-curricular activities be a confident and competent user of IT be able to plan, deliver and evaluate exciting, engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child have effective experience in leading a subject. We will offer you: a unique opportunity to grow and progress within a supportive environment a talented, dedicated and supportive staff a commitment to your professional development and your well being a team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team, where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) and Person Specification (docx) Please visit our website to find out more about us. We welcome visits to our school, please call Ros Ashton on 01359 230228 to book an appointment for a look round or to ask any questions you may have. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application and email this to rashtontilian.org.uk Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not. Closing date: 1pm, 9 January 2025. Interview date: week commencing 13 January 2025. Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding We are part of The Tilian Partnership, a MAT committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process: 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 one of our schools, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. Important documents to read Safeguarding Policy Child Protection Procedure Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff Staff Induction Policy