KS2 Class Teacher

JOIN OUR TEAM

Sidegate Primary School, part of the Active Learning Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Class Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, supportive school community that places the success and well-being of pupils at the heart of everything we do.

Job title: KS2 Class Teacher

Location: Sidegate Primary School

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: MPS – £31,650.00-£43,607.00 Annually, Actual

Closing Date: 8am, Wednesday 25th June 2025

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and teach engaging and effective KS2 lessons in line with the school’s curriculum
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to whole-school development

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A passion for teaching and learning
• Strong classroom management skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and high pupil achievement
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

Why join us?

• Access to Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Teacher Pension Scheme
• Extensive support and development opportunities

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Savannah La’Thangue – 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.