Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Location: Sidegate Primary School

FTE: 50%–100% (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Main Pay Range (£31,650 – £43,607 FTE)

Start Date: 01 September 2025

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team at Sidegate Primary School. This position is available at 50%–100% FTE, offering flexibility across the working week (Monday to Friday).

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to develop their practice in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

About us:

Sidegate Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community of over 650 children located in Ipswich. We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a dedicated team of staff, we foster a love of learning and promote a culture of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, Sidegate Primary School takes pride in offering a broad and enriching curriculum that nurtures each child’s character and prepares them for their next educational journey.

About the Role:

We are looking for teachers who are outstanding practitioners or have the potential to be. We need staff who are inspiring and motivating for pupils, able to think about learning and deliver it in an interesting and engaging way. We have a strong support package for teachers, including joint PPA time giving opportunities to share ideas; strong, knowledgeable senior leaders who have time out of the classroom to focus on developing teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of students.
• Assess and track progress, providing regular feedback and setting high expectations.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment, maintaining good order and discipline among students.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and relevant professionals to ensure the well-being and success of students.
• Engage in the Trust’s appraisal process, seek further training opportunities, and contribute to the development of others when appropriate.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking school with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Teacher Pensions

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Savannah La’Thangue, HR Assistant, at savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees’ alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.