Description
* Woodhall Primary School
* Address: Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1ST
* Salary: MPR 1 – 6 plus SEN Allowance
* Hours: 0.6 FTE, Part Time
* Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover, required to start March 2026
* Reference: 8464
Children only get one chance to receive a high-quality school education. At Woodhall Primary School we are committed to ensuring our children get the best possible start in life and we are on a journey to achieve this. To realise our goal, we are seeking a Maternity Cover Class Teacher to join our SEN Unit, teaching a class of 11 pupils.
You will ensure that pupils within the specialist provision receive a 'good' or better inclusive education experience that has the bespoke mix of lessons with their peers and in the specific classroom bases for the specialist provision.
You will need:
* plan and deliver a personalised curriculum for these children, whose needs include communication, interaction and complex needs.
* knowledge of Early Years and Key Stage One (desirable)
* experience of SEN (desirable).
As a member of the Woodhall team, you will gain access to a range of professional development opportunities. In exchange, we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and innovative individual who is seeking a new challenge.
As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
* a friendly and welcoming school
* a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued
* dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team
* a supportive and driven leadership team
* significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases
* an excellent and involved local governing body.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Candidate Information (pdf).
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application or to arrange a visit, you are welcome to contact Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, by either calling or by emailing
How to apply
Please complete your application by visiting Unity Schools Partnership's recruitment website.
Closing date: 9am, 23 February 2026
Interview date: 26 February 2026
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.