Trimley St Mary Primary School, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 0ST MPR / UPR Full time or part time Maternity / Paternity Cover until at least January 2026 Reference: 6414 Required from 24 February 2025 Trimley St Mary Primary School is a larger than average, vibrant primary school situated on the outskirts of Felixstowe with 384 pupils currently on roll. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher, who is passionate about children’s learning and development, to one of our upper key stage 2 classes. Commencing from 24 February 2025, to cover maternity leave until at least January 2026, this post is currently a full-time position, although we are willing to consider part-time applications. We would welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in upper key stage 2, who will contribute to our positive learning environment, which is focused upon pupil achievement and progress. We will offer you: a welcoming and friendly team offering support, collaborative planning and sharing responsibility with a strong phase leadership happy and motivated children who are proud of their school a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting a supportive teaching environment with a variety of resources a commitment to supporting continuous professional development. You will: have a commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children be an engaging and motivating teacher with experience of KS2 teaching have high expectations for both learning and behaviour deliver creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities be a team player who can form positive relationships with children, staff and our school community To find out more Please read the Job Description and Specification (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) Visits to our school are encouraged and we are holding three sessions for these to take place on Monday 21 October 2024 at 2pm, Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 9am and Friday 25 October 2024 at 4pm. Places on these sessions can be booked by contacting the School Office on 01394 284130 Should you wish to discuss this position further or require additional information, please contact either of our Co-Headteachers, Mrs H Lamb or Mrs L Beston via the School Office. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Completed application forms to be returned to the School Business Manager via email on: businessmanagertrimley.net Closing date: 9am, 15 November 2024. Interview date: 27 November 2024. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.