Springfield Primary School and Nursery, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4PP MPR/UPR (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE) Part time 0.5 Maternity / Paternity Cover Reference: 6744 Required as soon as possible Springfield Primary School and Nursery is looking for a KS1 Class Teacher: Maternity Cover Part-time - Fixed Term from February 2025 to August 2025. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated teacher to join our friendly team covering maternity leave. Working days will be Monday and Tuesday with the other half day negotiable. You will: make learning enjoyable and memorable by stimulating a spirit of inquiry and igniting a lifelong love of learning in your classroom passionately promote and lead the development of a curriculum area by staying up to date with the latest developments in the subject and sharing innovative teaching techniques seek out partnerships to enrich the learning experience, fuel aspirations and enable all children to realise their full potential nurture our children and families by encouraging a positive self-image, a sense of personal responsibility and strong self-worth be flexible and quick thinking, have initiative, motivation, creativity, excellent communication skills and a sense of humour show true team player qualities by collaborating with colleagues and participating in the wider life of the school ensure every day counts for every child. We will offer you: a personal classroom budget to demonstrate your individuality and creativity through your learning environment a well-resourced school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development the opportunity to plan as part of a team that works in a highly collaborative way to ensure a rich creative curriculum offer trust in your professional capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas full NQT induction package (where applicable) a school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children a warm welcome when you visit. To find out more Please read the Person Specification (pdf) and Job Description (pdf) Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office by email on: adminspringinf.omat.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) and Equal Opportunities Form (docx) Closing date: midday, 13 January 2025. Interview date: 21 January 2025. Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.