Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0SE MPR 2.5 days per week (0.5 FTE) Fixed term contract for 1 year Reference: 5543 Required from September 2024 This is an exciting opportunity for a KS2 teacher for our mixed Year 4/5 class to join our team, for 2.5 days a week from September 2024. This is a fixed term contract initially for one year, with potential for a permanent position. You will: be an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with sound knowledge of KS2 Mathematics, English and Foundation subject practice set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils adapt provision and practice to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils make accurate and productive use of formative and summative assessment use positive behaviour management to foster the emotional wellbeing of all pupils and ensure a safe learning environment deliver excellent learning and progress outcomes for all children liaise with other teachers within school and across the multi academy trust to share and develop good practice have an interest in science (would be an advantage). We will offer you: an experienced, supportive and welcoming team an experienced teacher to job-share with and an experienced TA to work alongside a small class of exceptionally well-behaved pupils high expectations for pupils and staff alike a nurturing environment where staff are well supported and a clear vision of excellence is shared. We are a small rural primary school in the beautiful village of Rattlesden near Stowmarket with 126 children on roll. We are a thoroughly “Good” school inspected by Ofsted in October 2018, rated good in all areas. We have also been judged Good as a church school (Diocesan Inspection). We have a strong Christian ethos throughout the school, a supportive and active PTA, and a strong team of hard working and dedicated teachers, support staff and governors. We have delightful, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn. You are invited to become part of our team. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) Rattlesden is part of the Thedwastre Education Trust. Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit or have an informal discussion about the post please call (01449) 736335 or email adminrattlesdenprimaryschool.co.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Please return a completed application form to the school by email to adminrattlesdenprimaryschool.co.uk or by post to Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds IP30 0SE. Closing date: 9am, 15 May 2024. Interview date: 20 May 2024. We will review applications as they come in, so please do apply as soon as you are able. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.