Job Description Old Newton CofE Primary School Address: Old Newton, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4PJ Salary: MPR Hours: 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) Contract: Fixed term for 1 year. Required from September 2026, or alternative dates considered for the right candidate Reference: 8955 Old Newton Primary School is seeking to appoint an effective, motivated and experienced KS2 Class Teacher who has the ability to create a nurturing learning environment and who is committed to providing an adaptive, stimulating learning experience for the children in your class. You will need: Qualified Teacher Status outstanding classroom skills and a secure knowledge of KS2 curriculum high expectations of children's progress with a proven commitment to continuing high standards the ability to respond to behaviour in a positive manner with resilience and sensitivity proven skills of organisation and flexibility the ability to work with others collaboratively with effective communication skills. Our school motto is Inspire - Nurture - Flourish and this lies at the heart of all that we do. We expect high standards of behaviour from pupils and are determined to provide high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all. We strive to ensure that each child is supported to allow them to reach their full potential. In our last Ofsted in December 2024 the school was rated as "good" in all areas. Our most recent SIAMS inspection February 2026 provided an exceptionally positive report. Old Newton is a highly regarded, ambitious and creative school in the Tilian Partnership Multi- Academy Trust. We are set in a small village 2 miles north of Stowmarket and currently have 71 pupils on roll. Our accommodation comprises of a mix of traditional Victorian buildings and a sympathetic modern extension. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor grounds and our own forest school area. We enjoy close links with our local church and community and our Christian values are central to our day to day lives in school. We will offer you: a strong commitment to your professional development a friendly team of hardworking, committed staff amazing children who are polite, enthusiastic and eager to learn skilled teaching assistant support excellent parental support and strong community links schemes and strategies to support all areas of the curriculum opportunities to engage professionally with teachers of similar age classes across the trust. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf) To find out more, please visit our website or call the school office on 01449 673257. Visits to the school are highly encouraged. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) Completed application to be emailed to oldnewton@tilian.org.uk -FAO Mrs Jo Lockyear. Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not. Closing date: 12 pm, 10 June 2026. Interview date: week commencing 15 June 2026. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential). Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff. When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows: During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children. If you accept a post at one of our schools, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. Important documents to read Safeguarding Policy Child Protection Procedure (included in appendix 2 of Safeguarding Policy) Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff Staff Induction Policy About the Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The 'Apply Now' button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.