Description
* St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
* Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QG
* Salary: MPR/UPR
* Hours: 0.6 FTE Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
* Contract: Maternity/Paternity Cover until the end of the summer term 2026. Required from 23 February 2026
* Reference: 8225
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated team covering a year 1 class for three days a week alongside an experienced co-class teacher. You will bring their expertise and knowledge of the primary curriculum to ensure pupils enjoy a knowledge rich learning experience which promotes inclusion, diversity and excellence. You will be joining an established federation of two primary schools where shared planning and assessment are designed to support staff well-being. Curriculum teams work across the federation to provide opportunities for collaboration, coaching and mentoring.
We are proud of the welcoming and productive atmosphere which supports teachers and pupils to be successful. Parents are supportive and play an active part in the life of the school. We welcome staff who share and support the Catholic ethos of our school. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description and Specification (word) and Note to Applicants (word)
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion with the Executive Head, Maria Kemble. To learn more about the schools, please visit our website or call
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Applications must be submitted directly to the school (not through an agency) and CVs alone, will not be accepted. Please email your completed application to Michelle Squirrell on email -
Closing date: 3 pm, 19 January 2026. Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.