Hardwick Primary School Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW Salary: MPR Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover. Required from September 2026 Reference: 8730 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hardwick Primary School, our friendly and supportive community primary school, as a Year 2 Classroom Teacher covering maternity leave on a fixed-term basis. This post would suit an Early Career Teacher seeking a nurturing environment in which to develop their skills, or an experienced teacher looking for a rewarding role in a school where staff wellbeing, professional development and high-quality teaching are prioritised. We are proud to be part of the All-Saints Schools Trust, giving staff access to a wealth of high-quality CPD, professional support and networking opportunities across fourteen local primary schools. We will offer you: friendly, experienced and supportive colleagues who take pride in their work and continually strive to improve their practice a calm, purposeful learning environment with delightful, well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn a strong commitment to professional development and opportunities for career progression within our trust supportive parents and a dedicated governing body access to high-quality CPD and subject networks across the All-Saints Schools Trust. Support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs): ECTs will benefit from a structured induction programme, high-quality mentoring and reduced teaching commitments in line with statutory guidance. You will be fully supported by experienced colleagues and trust-wide expertise to develop confidence, refine your practice and thrive in your teaching career. We are looking for someone who: has high expectations for learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice is an engaging, motivated and reflective teacher who is open to new approaches has experience of teaching Key Stage 1 (or relevant training and placement experience for ECTs) works well as part of a team and builds positive, professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and the wider community is committed to their own professional development has the enthusiasm to innovate and, where appropriate, lead an area of the curriculum is positive, approachable and brings a good sense of humour to school life. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming school community, while being well supported to succeed and grow professionally. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) and Teaching Guidance Notes (pdf) If you would like to discuss this post and would like further information about this wonderful opportunity, please email Claire Flatman on c.flatman@asst.org.uk or call 01284 755424. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and ASST Recruitment Monitoring Form (word) Completed applications to be returned to: Hardwick Primary School, Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2PW. Closing date: 9 am, 12 May 2026. Interview date: 15 May 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.