Tollgate Primary School Address: Tollgate Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6DG Salary: MPR £32,916 - £42,057 pro rata (£19,749 - £25,234 per annum) Hours: Part time, 0.6FTE, Wednesday to Friday Contract: Maternity cover, fixed term for one year, required from September 2026 Reference: 8899 Tollgate Primary School are seeking a Class Teacher ( Year 1) to join our strong staff team on a fixed term contract of one year (maternity cover). We are a two- form entry school, therefore you will be working as part of the year group team. You will be able to plan engaging lessons following our chosen curriculum and agreed lesson structure. You will build strong relationships with your class and Tollgate Primary School is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Tollgate Primary School was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in October 2023 with inspectors noting that the children are happy, safe and well cared for. They also commented on our high expectations of children as we deliver the ambitious CUSP curriculum. Visits to the school are encouraged. ECT’s welcome to apply. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Information Pack (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office by calling 01284 752742 or email: hunderhill@tollgateprimary.org How to apply To apply, please visit our website Closing date: 9 am, 20 May 2026. Interview date: 22 May 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. Tollgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post. 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.